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48955-01 - Seminar: Tools and Methods of Natural Sciences Research (3 KP)
| Semester | Frühjahrsemester 2022 |
| Angebotsmuster | Jedes Frühjahrsem. |
| Dozierende | Joschka Wiegleb (joschka.wiegleb@unibas.ch, BeurteilerIn) |
| Inhalt | We will mix lectures, case studies, and self-organized work shadowing to gain knowledge about selected methods and approaches of the natural sciences. G. Erni Cassola will provide input on the scientific method in general and on specific methods, occasionally with the help of guest speakers. In addition, students will collect methodological expertise during work shadowing and literature work. The seminar will focus on methods which are relevant for sustainable development topics. |
| Lernziele | The students - understand the difference between a scientific and a non-scientific approach to a question; - can formulate scientific hypotheses and can distinguish them from a question or idea; - and know about the difference between an observation and an experiment, induction and deduction, empiricism and rationalism, descriptive and experimental approaches. The students - understand the influence of observer, equipment, and experimental design on the outcome of an experiment; - know about sample sizes, research design, and error types; - understand the importance of positive / negative controls and standards. The students - know natural science methods that are important in the context of sustainability, such as molecular species identification, water quality parameters, behavioral assays, community assessments, assays for chemical contaminants, and others; - and know what kind of information these methods can provide and are aware of their limitations. |
| Literatur | Optional reading: Godfrey-Smith, Peter (2003): Theory and Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science. The University of Chicago Press: Chicago and London. Material handed out during the semester/seminar. |
| Bemerkungen | Mandatory seminar for all MSD students. This seminar is offered by MSD. Dr. des. Joschka Wiegleb is a staff member of MGU (Mensch-Gesellschaft-Umwelt), Dep. of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences. |
| Teilnahmevoraussetzungen | Only for MSD students (incl. preparation semester). No other students admitted. |
| Anmeldung zur Lehrveranstaltung | Course enrollment on MOnA should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period (withdrawal possible until Monday of week five). |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | kein spezifischer Einsatz |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Montag | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Montag 21.02.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 28.02.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 07.03.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Fasnachtsferien |
| Montag 14.03.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 21.03.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 28.03.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 04.04.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 11.04.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 18.04.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Ostern |
| Montag 25.04.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 02.05.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 09.05.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 16.05.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 23.05.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Montag 30.05.2022 | 12.15-14.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Module |
Modul: Interdisziplinäre Forschung zu Nachhaltigkeit (Masterstudium: Sustainable Development) |
| Prüfung | Lehrveranst.-begleitend |
| Hinweise zur Prüfung | Regular attendance, active participation, oral presentation and written report. |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung | Anm.: Belegen Lehrveranstaltung; Abm.: stornieren |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | keine Wiederholungsprüfung |
| Skala | 1-6 0,1 |
| Belegen bei Nichtbestehen | beliebig wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Universität Basel |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |