Doctoral Course FVV222H

General Principles of Scientific Work: Introductory Course

7.5  Credits
Third Cycle

Starts week 36, 2025

The course contains different perspectives of knowledge. The first module addresses what knowledge is from epistemological and philosophical perspectives. In the second module knowledge is illuminated from the perspective of knowledge acquisition and the last module puts knowledge in relation to ethics and legislation.

Module 1: Philosophy of science and knowledge, 3.5 credits
Module 2: Information literacy 0.5 credits
Module 3: Research ethics, integrity of the researcher and open science, 3.5 credits

Starts and ends:
week 36, 2025 - week 45, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • To be admitted, applicants must meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies. Persons who have not been admitted to a doctoral programme at Dalarna University are admitted to the course depending on space availability.
Application Code:
HTVV3P2G
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

How may we help you?

If you are interested in courses we offer at the doctoral level, please contact support@du.se.

Course Coordinator
Tobias Rudholm Feldreich