Об этом курсе: On Being a Scientist will provide you with an overview of scientific practice, what it means to be a scientist and allows you to become acquainted with academic conduct, thus meeting a demand for increased awareness in scientific integrity. This course is designed to inform you on topics as scientific integrity and social responsibilities of scientists. Broad questions, which are inseparably linked to these topics are discussed: namely regarding the nature of science and the societal role it fulfills. Course objectives: After this course you will: 1) Understand the basic principles of science, and know what is "not done". 2) Have a realistic image of science and scientists. 3) Recognize integrity dilemmas, know how to respond in clear cases, and have the skills to respond prudently in unclear cases. 4) Know and understand the differences and similarities of various disciplines. 5) Have a basic understanding of the role of science in society, realise your own societal responsibilities, and are able to take a position in societal issues where science plays a role. The course consists of a feature film, supported by short lectures, set to serve as a starting point for the discussions and assignments.
Автор: Universiteit Leiden
Преподаватели: Bas Haring, Prof.dr.
ScienceПреподаватели: Frans van Lunteren, Prof. dr.
Science
| Уровень | Начинающий |
| Язык | English |
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Introduction
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1 видео, 8 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Meet the instructors & the team
- Reading: Welcome to Leiden University
- Reading: Complete our short survey
- Reading: Graphic content warning
- Reading: Tips for studying online
- Reading: Being successful in an international virtual learning environment
- Reading: Behaving in an academic way
- Discussion Prompt: E-tivity: Introduce yourself
- Reading: Study guide
What is Science?
This module discusses the nature of science, in particular the attempt by the philosopher Karl Popper to demarcate science from other kinds of knowledge. It also raises the question whether history is a science.
4 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: On Being A Scientist Episode 1
- Видео: What is science? Part I
- Видео: What is science? Part II
- Reading: Readings module 1
- Discussion Prompt: Is history a science?
Оцениваемый: What is Science?
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Scientific questions
This module discusses the importance of posing the right scientific questions, as well as the nature of a good question. It also queries whether al scientific questions or research topics are allowable for an ethical point of view.
3 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: On Being A Scientist Episode 2
- Видео: Scientific questions
- Reading: Readings Module 2
- Discussion Prompt: Can humans and apes get offspring?
Оцениваемый: Scientific questions
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
Scientific results
This module discusses the scientific publication culture. It focuses on issues like authorship, choice of journal, the review process and citation scores as markers of scientific quality.
4 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: On Being A Scientist Episode 3
- Видео: Publish or perish. Part I
- Видео: Publish or perish. Part II
- Reading: Readings module 3
- Discussion Prompt: What if a bigshot also wants some credits?
- Discussion Prompt: Is science producing piles of useless papers?
Оцениваемый: Scientific results
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Scientific activities
This module questions the notion of a single scientific method. It also discusses such issues as publication bias, confirmation bias and questionable research practices.
4 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: On Being A Scientist Episode 4
- Видео: The scientific method. Part I
- Видео: The scientific method. Part II
- Reading: Readings module 4
- Discussion Prompt: Was this famous scientist a fraud?
Оцениваемый: Scientific activities
НЕДЕЛЯ 5
Academic differences
This module discusses some differences between different academic disciplines. Apart from studying different subjects, using different methods, disciplines are also characterised by specific cultures (e.g. values, presuppositions and habits).
3 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: On Being A Scientist Episode 5
- Видео: Academic differences
- Reading: Readings module 5
- Discussion Prompt: Compare yourself to others
Оцениваемый: Academic differences
НЕДЕЛЯ 6
Academic careers
This module discusses the different stages of an academic career and some of the major hurdles an aspiring academic may encounter.
3 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: On Being A Scientist Episode 6
- Видео: Scientific careers
- Reading: Readings module 6
- Discussion Prompt: What if someone "hijacks" your research proposal?
Оцениваемый: Academic careers
НЕДЕЛЯ 7
Scientific misconduct
This module discusses the three main types of scientific misconduct or fraud: plagiarism, and the falsification and fabrication of research data.
4 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: On Being A Scientist Episode 7
- Видео: Scientific misconduct. Part I
- Видео: Scientific misconduct. Part II
- Reading: Readings module 7
- Discussion Prompt: Should this professor be fired?
Оцениваемый: Scientific misconduct
НЕДЕЛЯ 8
Science & the industry
This module discusses the benefits and dangers of collaborations between science and industry.
3 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: On Being A Scientist Episode 8
- Видео: Science & the industry
- Reading: Readings module 8
- Discussion Prompt: Finding the "buy button" in brains
Оцениваемый: Science & the industry
НЕДЕЛЯ 9
Science & society
This module discusses the social responsibilities of scientists, as well as the question whether in certain cases social activism is a possible or even proper stance for scientists.
3 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: On Being A Scientist Episode 9
- Видео: Societal problems and activism
- Reading: Readings module 9
- Discussion Prompt: A poster on a bus?!
- Reading: Complete our short survey
Оцениваемый: Science & society
Оцениваемый: Is chocolate good for you?
Оцениваемый: Integrity issues in the movie
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Авторы
Universiteit Leiden
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.
Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was founded in February 1575, as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden after they had withstood a long siege by the Spanish. Our motto is: Praesidium Libertatis — Bastion of Liberty.
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Well rounded view of being a scientist, but slightly idealistic explanation of science and scientists. At first I thought I would not like the course because of the insertion of the movie clips. But I really like it now and have been thinking of ways to possibly incorporate that into my courses.