Science, Ethics, Technology, and Society

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Science, Ethics, Technology, and Society
Leerdoelen	Students will be engaged into thinking about scientific and innovative practices that can address the global challenges of our time in a collaborative, ethical and sustainable way. Students will be able to: 1. Reflect on the interconnectedness of science and society using concepts from philosophy of science, ethics, innovation theory, argumentation theories and politics and policy; 2. Report on the above assessment both orally and in writing; 3. Find, judge and refer to relevant, not necessarily scientific literature; 4. Collaborate; 5. Provide feedback to each other as well as reflect on their own work and role; 6. Develop a critical and responsible attitude regarding their own role as a scientist in a broader societal context.
Omschrijving	The theme of this course is “sustainability” which encompasses large societal challenges and calls for Responsible Research and Innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. To understand the relations between science and society a number of basic elements from ethics, philosophy of science, argumentation, innovation, and policy making will be introduced. During various assignments students will practice applying these elements in (the assessment of) debates, controversies and cases relating to responsible research and innovation and the role of mathematics and natural sciences in it. In a final report, students will apply what they have learned by assessing and reporting on the science and society relationship in a specific case.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T)
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST), Presentatie (P), Verslag (R) (Essay and presentation (70 %), assignment (30%), no grade lower than a 5in order to pass. The students are allowed one re-sit per examination. It is not allowed to re-sit an examination or assignment for which they have received a pass (6,0 or higher). The students are expected to be present during the tutorials. The teacher should be notified in case of an absence and the student will have to do a remedial assignment. Due to the collaborative nature of the tutorials, students who are absent more than twice will not pass the module.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	drs. C.M. Ree
Docent(en)	K. Dirksen ,dr. H.A.J. Mulder ,drs. C.M. Ree
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Literature on Nestor, possible copy costs during the assignment. A syllabus with course material will be available at the start of the course €  8,00
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Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Chemical Engineering 2 semester II b verplicht BSc Chemistry  ( Chemistry of Life) 2 semester II b verplicht BSc Chemistry  ( Sustainable Chemistry and Energy) 2 semester II b verplicht BSc Chemistry  ( Smart Materials) 2 semester II b verplicht