Doctoral Course FVV222H

General Principles of Scientific Work: Introductory Course

7.5  Credits
Third Cycle

Starts week 36, 2026

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, 2026 - week 45, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Varied
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:
HTVV3SUB
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

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Course Coordinator
Tobias Rudholm Feldreich