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48955-01 - Seminar: Tools and Methods of Natural Sciences Research (3 KP)
| Semester | Frühjahrsemester 2021 |
| Angebotsmuster | Jedes Frühjahrsem. |
| Dozierende | Gabriel Erni Cassola (gabriel.ernicassola@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. Gabriel Erni Cassola 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. |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | kein spezifischer Einsatz |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Montag | 12.15-13.45 | - Online Präsenz - |
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Montag 01.03.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 08.03.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 15.03.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 22.03.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 29.03.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 05.04.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | Ostern |
| Montag 12.04.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 19.04.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 26.04.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 03.05.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 10.05.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 17.05.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| Montag 24.05.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | Pfingstmontag |
| Montag 31.05.2021 | 12.15-13.45 Uhr | --, -- |
| 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 |