Seminar: Scientists and Ethics
Module IN9010
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Basic Information
IN9010 is a semester module in German or English language at Bachelor’s level und Master’s level which is offered irregular.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of soft-skill courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 120 h | 30 h | 4 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Biographies of distinguished scientists (Einstein, Russell, Heisenberg, v. Braun)
- Research under dictatorships
- Faud, mistakes, and plagiarism,
- Ethics in computer science (Monitoring, freedom of the www, Open Source, Star Wars,...)
- Genetic research, intelligent design, animal tests.
Learning Outcome
At the end of the module, students are able to analyse and evaluate ethical aspects of different behaviour related to scientific research (goals of scientific research, procedure of research, and possible applications of research) as well as to present them in an adequate manner.
Preconditions
none
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Art | SWS | Titel | Dozent(en) | Termine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2 | Scientists and Ethics (IN901002) |
einzelne oder verschobene Termine |
|
| SE | 2 | Seminar Wissenschaftler und Ethik (IN901001) |
einzelne oder verschobene Termine |
Learning and Teaching Methods
The students shall be prompted to study literature and to get familiar with the topics. They prepare and give presentations and write a term paper.
Media
Slides, whiteboard, movies
Literature
Will be announced by supervisor before the course starts.
