TPPE26 Philosophy of Science and Research Methodology 2007

Study Guide@lith

Valid for year : 2007

TPPE26	Philosophy of Science and Research Methodology, 6 ECTS credits. /Philosophy of Science and Research Methodology/ For: IMM INN LOG
	Prel. scheduled hours: 40 Rec. self-study hours: 120
	Area of Education: Technology Subject area: Industrial Engineering and Management, Industrial economics
	Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A
	Aim: After the course the students will: Be able to find scientific articles. Be able to use different research methodologies. Be able to choose appropriate research methodologies for specific research projects. Be able to write a scientific report. Understand the philosophical aspects on science.
	Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) Admission to Master programme Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
	Organisation: The lectures focus on theoretical perspectives. The seminars are used for analysing and discussing journal articles. Group assignments are integrated; read articles, discuss in group, present and discuss with other groups.
	Course contents: Searching for scientific articles Research methodology Classification of research methodologies Case research Survey research Mathematical modelling Simulation modelling Writing scientific reports Philosophy of science Introduction Philosophy of natural sciences Philosophy of social sciences Final group project
	Course literature: Selected articles.
	Examination:
	Project work	4 p	/	6 ECTS

	Gardes are given as "Fail" or "Pass".
Course language is English. Department offering the course: IPE. Director of Studies: Martin Kylinger Examiner: Jan Olhager Course Syllabus in Swedish

Linköping Institute of Technology
Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se Last updated: 12/11/2007