Science: The Scientific Method

The course covers basic questions about what constitutes science and the scientific method; how does true science differ from pseudoscience, charlatanism and fraud; the relationship between faith and reason, religion and science; anthropocentricity and gender perspectives in science; and the connection between natural science and other creative activities such as art and music.

Course content:

• History of science
• Theory of science
• Pseudoscience and fraud
• Faith, religion and science
• Gender perspectives
• Creativity.

Teaching consists of lectures, seminars, and group discussions. You will work both individually and in groups to explore what philosophers have said a bout the scientific method and how active researchers us it in practice. Through discussions and reflections, you will develop your understanding of science and its place in society.

The examination consists of written assignments and oral presentations in which you demonstrate your ability to analyse and discuss issues from a scientific perspective.

Prerequisites

General requirements for university studies in Sweden

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 21,250
First payment: SEK 21,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.