课程信息
On Being a Scientist will provide you with an overview of scientific practice, what it means to be a scientist and allows you to become acquainted with academic conduct, thus meeting a demand for increased awareness in scientific integrity.
This course is designed to inform you on topics as scientific integrity and social responsibilities of scientists.
Broad questions, which are inseparably linked to these topics are discussed: namely regarding the nature of science and the societal role it fulfills.
Course objectives:
After this course you will:
1) Understand the basic principles of science, and know what is "not done".
2) Have a realistic image of science and scientists.
3) Recognize integrity dilemmas, know how to respond in clear cases, and have the skills to respond prudently in unclear cases.
4) Know and understand the differences and similarities of various disciplines.
5) Have a basic understanding of the role of science in society, realise your own societal responsibilities, and are able to take a position in societal issues where science plays a role.
The course consists of a feature film, supported by short lectures, set to serve as a starting point for the discussions and assignments.
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3 个审阅
创建者 Gregor Vegelj
•May 18, 2019
To be honest, this course is much harder than it seems. To truly understand it is quite a challenge, and while it is easy to grasp it intellectualy, the test is very hard to pass due to the trickiness of the questions posed. Love it .
创建者 Mark A. Duva
•Sep 01, 2018
Well rounded view of being a scientist, but slightly idealistic explanation of science and scientists. At first I thought I would not like the course because of the insertion of the movie clips. But I really like it now and have been thinking of ways to possibly incorporate that into my courses.
创建者 Margherita Bruscolini
•Aug 29, 2018
Really interesting and useful for a student of the Environmental science!
