| Course title | How to do science II |
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| Course code | KEBR/431 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Frequency of the course | In each academic year, in the summer semester. |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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Content of tutorials/seminar: What is and what is not science I, Evolution of science What is and what is not science II, the nature of scientific work Epistemology Induction vs deduction, hypothesis testing, experimental design Discussion of a major societal issue I (e.g., climate change, GMOs, scientific publishing, pandemics, science and war) Ethics of science I (science and politics, scientific consensus) Ethics of Science II (responsibility of the scientist) Practical milestones of a biology student I (choosing a supervisor, scientific mobility) Practical milestones of a biology student II (employment in science, evaluation and funding of science) Discussion of a major societal issue II (e.g. climate change, GMOs, scientific publishing, pandemics, science and war) Biology and other sciences (+ science and mathematics) Discussion of a major societal issue III (e.g. climate change, GMOs, scientific publishing, pandemics, science and war) Discussion on "How to do science", Test
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course "How to Do Science II" is a continuation/complement to "How to Do Science I". Students will gain a broader understanding of what it takes to "do" science. After completing the course, students should be able to lead scientific discussions better and apply critical thinking skills. The student should understand the scientific method and its components. Know what a hypothesis is and what it takes to formulate one, and then understand the rules and pitfalls of experimental design. Be oriented to the ethical aspects of science and be aware of the interdisciplinary nature of scientific inquiry. To understand what it is like to be a scientist from a material perspective.
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| Prerequisites |
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Finish course "How to do science I"
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
Pass the final test (at least 50 %), presence at at least 70 % of seminars |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester |
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