CORE041 Science – the greatest project of mankind

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Jan Havliš, Dr. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Jan Havliš, Dr.
National Centre for Biomolecular Research – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: National Centre for Biomolecular Research – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 15:00–16:50 B11/335
Prerequisites
Interest in science and all that accompanies it.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The main objective of the course is to convey an understanding of the broader context of science and scientific knowledge, as this understanding is not only important for good scientific practice, which is at the heart of any higher education, regardless of the discipline chosen, but is also relevant to our everyday lives in a complex modern society.
Learning outcomes
at the end of this course, the student will be able to:
understand why science has evolved within human society
understand how science is a unique tool for the acquisition of useful knowledge
understand how science influences our society and its functioning
Syllabus
  • 1) assumptions of the origin and existence of science as a social institution - the human mind, cognition and cooperative behaviour, the nature of the world around us and science as the resulting methodised cognition
  • 2) the procedures and ways in which the methodology of scientific knowledge can be fulfilled - asking and answering questions correctly so that the knowledge gained is maximally useful and correct
  • 3) the societal aspects of such methodical knowledge - science and technology, science and education, the ethics of scientific work
Teaching methods
the lecture is based on ppt presentation, its explication and discussion to this explication. the presentation itself will be available as study material (black-and-white printable pdf with high resolution and restricted access rights). it is recommended to attend the lecture because of the explication, which significantly extends the presentation.
Assessment methods
an essay on the selected topic will be the basis for the award of the colloquium. the essay will first undergo peer evaluation (each student evaluates at least two essays of their colleagues) and then be evaluated overall by the teacher.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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