Universität Wien

300094 VU Lessons in Scientific Thinking: Understanding Evolution (2023W)

How does science establish our knowledge of the natural world ?

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 03.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 10.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 17.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 24.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 31.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 07.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 14.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 21.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 28.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 05.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 12.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 09.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 16.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 23.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1
  • Tuesday 30.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.013, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is intended to help students and teachers of science to improve their understanding and communication of central scientific concepts. The focus will be on how scientists acquire and evaluate new knowledge: how we know what we know. Participants will work with various modes of thinking employed in science, mostly in the context of how we study evolutionary history and processes.

Topics include the nature and practice of science, scientific worldviews in historical and global context, the main scientific concepts upon which evolutionary science is built, and how scientists think about different kinds of evolutionary questions.

Class will include regular writing exercises, which will emphasize clear and precise expression, as well as vocabulary. Class discussions will be based on readings and other materials selected for each topic, in addition to lectures.

Assessment and permitted materials

In addition to lectures, the course will include small-group discussions, reading/viewing assignments, and writing assignments with peer assessment.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Evaluation is based on class participation (50%) and completion of homework assignments (50%). Attendance is required: two absences (excused or unexcused) will be allowed before your grade is affected (approx. 1 grade point per two additional absences).

There will be weekly reading and homework assignments, most of which will include a written assignment to be discussed in class.

Examination topics

Discussion and presentation of homework and writing exercises and in-class group work.

Reading list

Weekly assignments of various articles, videos, and other resources.

Association in the course directory

MZO4, MZO W3, MES5, MBO 7, M-WZB, MAN 3, MEC-9

Last modified: Sa 02.09.2023 15:08