Chemistry & Society: Ethical and Professional Aspects

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Chemistry & Society: Ethical and Professional Aspects (C-SEPA)
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. explain and apply basic concepts and trends related to the role of science and technology in society (philosophy of science, ethics, technology and innovation studies and policy theory). 2. analyze the interdependence of science (especially chemistry) and society using concepts from philosophy of science, ethics, technology and innovation theory and policy theory. 3. decide and substantiate a course of action when faced with a moral dilemma in his/her role as a professional in science as part of a broader societal context. 4. clearly display findings from research in a written and oral form in cooperation with fellow students and provide feedback on papers from fellow students.
Omschrijving	The course allows the students to develop a critical and responsible attitude towards their own role as a scientist and the consequences of their actions in a broader societal context. Students will be engaged into thinking about scientific and innovative practices that can address the global challenges of our time in collaborative, ethical and sustainable ways. To understand the relations between science and society in an international society a number of basic elements from ethics, philosophy of science, technology and innovation, and policy making will be introduced. The knowledge of these basic elements is assessed with an exam. During various assignments and tutorials students will practice applying these elements in (the assessment of) debates, controversies and cases related to the large societal challenges of our time, including themes such as responsible research and innovation and scientific professionalism. In a paper written in groups of four students, students will apply what they have learned by assessing and reporting on the science and society relationship in a specific case. The primary guidance during the writing of the paper is done by teaching assistants.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T)
Toetsvorm	Meerkeuze toets (MC), Opdracht (AST), Presentatie (P), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE), Verslag (R) (Final mark: see remarks)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	M.J. van den Nieuwenhof-Schilstra, MSc.
Docent(en)	G.R. Kamp ,dr. H.A.J. Mulder , M.J. van den Nieuwenhof-Schilstra, MSc. ,dr. H.J. van der Windt ,dr. M. van Rijssel
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Syllabus `Science, Ethics, Technology & Society'. Updated each year. Freely available as pdf via Nestor or for on-demand printing cost at RUG repro. Science & Society Group RUG €  8,00 If needed, supplementary articles and handouts will be made available via Nestor.
Entreevoorwaarden	The course unit assumes that some knowledge and basic experience in skills like academic writing, presenting, finding scientific literature and collaborating are acquired in the BSc first year program and high school.
Opmerkingen	Tutorials, meeting with the TA, presentation and excursion are mandatory. When any of these are missed without sufficient reason, students fail their assignment and will need to do a remedial assignment for the missed part. The grade of the exam should be minimal 5.0. The grade of the paper should be minimal 6.0. The final mark of the course must be at least a 5.5. The tutorial assignments and presentation will need a pass grade in order to get a final grade. If the student scores insufficient on the paper, both the paper may be improved. If the paper is improved, the maximum paper grade to achieve is a 6.0.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Chemistry  ( Core programme) 2 semester II b verplicht