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Course syllabus - Information - Knowledge - Science - Ethics
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
DVA305
Valid from
Autumn semester 2019
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Computer Science
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2019-01-24
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Forskningsmetodik : för ingenjörer och andra problemlösare
Upplaga 1 : Lund : Studentlitteratur, [2019] - 336 sidor
ISBN: 9789144067421 LIBRIS-ID: mx037mmvktfpv7v9
What is this thing called science?
4. ed. : Maidenhead : Open University Press/McGraw-Hill Education, 2013 - xxi, 282 s.
ISBN: 9780335262786 LIBRIS-ID: 14661305
Reference Literature
Writing for computer science
3. ed. : London : Springer, 2014 - xiii, 284 s.
ISBN: 978-1-4471-6638-2 LIBRIS-ID: 18066157
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Forskningsmetodik : för ingenjörer och andra problemlösare
Upplaga 1 : Lund : Studentlitteratur, [2019] - 336 sidor
ISBN: 9789144067421 LIBRIS-ID: mx037mmvktfpv7v9
Reference Literature
Writing for computer science
3. ed. : London : Springer, 2014 - xiii, 284 s.
ISBN: 978-1-4471-6638-2 LIBRIS-ID: 18066157
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Det omätbaras renässans : en uppgörelse med pedanternas världsherravälde
Första upplagan : Stockholm : Volante, [2018] - 303 sidor
ISBN: 9789188659170 LIBRIS-ID: 21797439
Forskningsmetodik : för ingenjörer och andra problemlösare
Upplaga 1 : Lund : Studentlitteratur, [2019] - 336 sidor
ISBN: 9789144067421 LIBRIS-ID: mx037mmvktfpv7v9
Reference Literature
Writing for computer science
3. ed. : London : Springer, 2014 - xiii, 284 s.
ISBN: 978-1-4471-6638-2 LIBRIS-ID: 18066157
Objectives
The main purpose of the course is to create a foundation for scientific reasoning. Critical thinking is practiced throughout the course, which is the foundation of higher education. Scientific method also forms the basis of the degree project. Lectures and seminars spark insights and skills in the scientific communication process, as well as values and understanding of knowledge-based issues.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. describe and compare basic scientific methods, knowledge production processes and approaches and different scientific traditions in relation to computer science,
2. argue and think critically from a scientific perspective,
3. analyze and discuss scientific ideas from scientific articles from the computer science field,
4. seek relevant information and have a source-critical approach,
5. write and present a scientific report in the field of computer science,
6. critically review and oppose others' reports,
7. identify how ethical values affect arguments, reasoning and actions,
8. demonstrate the ability to make judgments in the main field of education with regard to relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects, and
9. demonstrate insight into the role of knowledge in society and on people's responsibility for how it is used.
Course content
Basic science theory and knowledge theory.
The science's history of history in various fields of science.
Science Theory and Knowledge Theory in Computer Science.
Methodology in Computer Science.
Critical thinking.
Societal and ethical aspects.
Information retrieval.
Text Analysis.
Report writing and presentation.
Review and opposition of other student reports.
Specific requirements
Completed courses of 90 credits, including 60 credits in computer science.
Examination
Exercise (INL1), 3,5 credits, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5 (examines learning outcomes 1-4, and 7)
Project (PRO1), 3 credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G) (examines learning outcomes 4, 5, 8, and 9)
Seminar (SEM1), 1 credit, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G) (examines learning outcome 3, 5, 6, and 7)
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail