Forskningsmetoder og etikk

This course will provide an opportunity for students to establish their understanding of research through critical exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches. Particular emphasis is placed on elucidating research methods and research ethical issues that are relevant to engineering students.

Language of instruction: English

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After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has:

• Knowledge of the concept of "scientific knowledge" and the various methods for producing knowledge such as experimenting, modeling, and statistical methods.
• knowledge of induction, deduction, and abduction as scientific approaches
• knowledge of the structure and content of scientific articles and dissertations
• knowledge for assessing research ethical issues related to one’s own project
• knowledge of the characteristics of situations that can be considered plagiarism and scientific misconduct.

Skills

The student is capable of:

• applying relevant methods for research or development work in one’s own work.
• using online search technology to find relevant information.
• applying relevant resources for clarifying and finding solutions to ethical issues.
• using relevant technological knowledge and scientific methods and principles when planning and conducting the research

General competence

The student is capable of:

• conducting an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in line with current research ethics norms
• evaluating research ethical issues in connection with the planning and implementation of a master's thesis
• searching online scientific databases to find relevant information

The teaching will consist of participation in lectures and project work.

The following coursework requirements must be approved to be eligible for the exam:

• Mandatory attendance in at least 6 lecture sessions
• Delivery of at least 6 individual reflection notes from the lectures participated in (max.1 page per note)

Group work, written project report of 20 pages.

Each group should be between 3 - 4 students.

Students can appeal against the grade awarded for the report.

In group work, the students’ different contributions must be reflected in the submitted work. Normally, all members of the group receive the same grade, but in exceptional cases, individual grades may be assigned within groups after further assessment. In such cases, all students in the relevant group will be informed that grades will be given individually before the grades are published.

All aids allowed as long as rules for source referencing are followed.

Graded scale A to F.

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Allen Tadayon