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Subject
Introduction to scientific research
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
The aim of this course is to present the foundations of scientific research in an organised form. It is also very important to show and try to develop in the students the basic skills they must develop in their research careers.Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERNANDEZ CUADRADO, LUIS ANGEL | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Catedratico De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Analytical Chemistry | luis-angel.fernandez@ehu.eus |
| MADARIAGA MOTA, JUAN MANUEL | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Catedratico De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Analytical Chemistry | juanmanuel.madariaga@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Understand the current topics in environmental contamination and toxicology research | 10.0 % |
| Identify most active research groups in environmental pollution research | 10.0 % |
| Que el estudiante sea capaz de identifica la mayoría de los grupos de investigación activos en relación con la investigación ambiental aplicada | 30.0 % |
| Science communication Critical way of thinking Wide perspective of research issues | 50.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| Seminar | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Workshop | 11 | 15 | 26 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60.0 | 40 % |
| Seminars | 14.0 | 36 % |
| Theory | 26.0 | 42 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance is compulsory. Participation level is evaluated as well. | 0.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Practical tasks | 0.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Presentations | 0.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Written examination | 0.0 % | 40.0 % |
Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation
Las condiciones de renuncia a la convocatoria extraordinaria se rigen por la Normativa de permanencia del alumnado de los másteres universitarios aprobada por el acuerdo de consejo social de la UPV/EHU el 22 de Julio de 2015. En todo caso habrá que comunicar por escrito a la comisión académica del master la renuncia a la convocatoria 48 horas antes a la prueba de evaluación extraordinaria.Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation
Condiciones de evaluación a discutir con el profesorado.Las condiciones de renuncia a la convocatoria extraordinaria se rigen por la Normativa de permanencia del alumnado de los másteres universitarios aprobada por el acuerdo de consejo social de la UPV/EHU el 22 de Julio de 2015. En todo caso habrá que comunicar por escrito a la comisión académica del master la renuncia a la convocatoria 15 días antes a la prueba de evaluación extraordinaria.
Temary
AimsThe aim of this course is to present the foundations of scientific research in an organised form. This will start from a historical and philosophical point of view and end up considering its ethical and social implications in society nowadays.
It is also very important to show and try to develop in the students the basic skills they must develop in their research careers: communication (oral and written), documentation and creativity and problem solving abilities to face everyday problems.
Synopsis
1- Knowledge Theory
2- Research, Ethics and Society
3- Basic Research Methods
4- Scientific Documentation
5- Communication: Oral and Written
6- Creativity and Problem Solving
7- Research Funding
8- Research Outside the Academic World
Bibliography
INTRODUCCIÓN A LA INVESTIGACIÓN CIENTÍFICA Y TECNOLÓGICA, E. PRIMO YUFERA, ALIANZA EDITORIAL, MADRID, 1.994
TEORIA DEL CONOCIMIENTO, C. HEMPEL, STUDENTLITERATUR, LUND, 1969
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED SCIENCE, A.F. CHALMERS, THE OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS, OXFORD, 1978
THE LOGIC OF SCIENTIFC INFERENCE, J, TRUSTED, McMILLAN PRESS, NEW YORK, 1979
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
INTRODUCCIÓN A LA INVESTIGACIÓN CIENTÍFICA Y TECNOLÓGICA, E. PRIMO YUFERA, ALIANZA EDITORIAL, MADRID, 1.994TEORIA DEL CONOCIMIENTO, C. HEMPEL, STUDENTLITERATUR, LUND, 1969
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED SCIENCE, A.F. CHALMERS, THE OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS, OXFORD, 1978
THE LOGIC OF SCIENTIFIC INFERENCE, J, TRUSTED, McMILLAN PRESS, NEW YORK, 1979