Universität Wien

290260 VU Introduction Scientific Thinking and Method, Group B (2009S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Continuous assessment of course work

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 09.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 16.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 23.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 30.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 20.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 27.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 04.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 11.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 18.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 25.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 08.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 15.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 22.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 29.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Goal: imaking the students aware of the requirements of scientific work based on the philosophy of science, practising sequence of activities: start with hypothesis, collect evidence to support/deny it, apply appropriate methods of data processing, interpret findings taking into account ethical considerations
1) "science", "scientific work"
2) critical/sceptical basic attitude, careful documentation and archiving
3) investigate - systematize - correct citation
4) making use of scientific texts (technical terminology, structure, 3 Rs)
5) conceptualizing and writing scientific texts (types, process)
6) various forms of presentation (use of media)

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

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