Interdisciplinary seminar
7404-KIN
1. Why do we need science?
2. Big questions in your discipline?
3. Does your PhD contribute to answering “BIG” questions?
4. How should a doctoral student manage time?
5. Are there probems of an ethical nature in your research (e.g., animal experiments)?
6. What are the most important qualities of a good scientist?
7. What one can do after the doctorate?
8. Present your doctoral project to colleagues in other disciplines.
9. What science policy is good?
10.Money in science, is science supposed to generate revenue for the state?
11.Present a short synopsis on how ML/AI is used in your discipline.
12.Tell how you can use computers/AI in your doctoral project
Total student workload
30h class and 15 h research and preparation
Learning outcomes - knowledge
WG1 - Knows and understands the world scientific achievements (in his/her discipline)
WG2 - Knows the development trends of his and related disciplines
WG4 - knows the principles of dissemination of scientific results
WK5 - knows and understands the dilemmas of civilization
WK6 - knows and understands the economic, legal, ethical and other conditions of scientific activity
Learning outcomes - skills
UW1 - know how to use knowledge from DIFFERENT fields of science, make inferences on the basis of research results, define the purpose of research (research hypothesis)
UK1 - communicate on specialized topics
UK2 - know how to disseminate the results of scientific research
UK3 - know how to initiate debate
UK4 - know how to participate in scientific discourse
UK5 - be able to use English at B2 level in discussions
Learning outcomes - social competencies
KK1 -He/she is ready to critically evaluate the output within his discipline
KK3 -Recognizes the importance of knowledge in problem solving
KR1 -He/she is willing to develop and uphold the ethos of science and respect intellectual property.
Teaching methods
(in Polish) rozmowa , spór, dyskusja, krótkie referaty, krytyczne omówienie, pogadanka, dyskusja przypadków, burza mózgów
Exploratory teaching methods
- seminar
- round table
- presentation of a paper
Type of course
compulsory course
Prerequisites
The interdisciplinary seminar (konwersatorium) is a forum for improving ones the ability to understand and collaborate with persons from different disciplines in the sciences and natural sciences. Everyone (including professors) participates on an equal footing and creates the content of the classes. Doctoral students share information about the essence of their doctoral projects, explain the specifics of terminology and research methods, expose the importance of the problems studied, and initiate group discussion of general issues specific to the discipline. Class instructors teach openness, encourage discussion and exchange of ideas, provoke scientific disputes, teach how to replicate and how to ask. The classes also aim to train in public debate , overcoming stage fright and the ability to express thoughts clearly.
Course coordinators
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Assessment criteria
PASS/ FAIL
Each doctoral student presents at least twice on different topics (doctoral project, ML/AI application) and initiates discussions.
The criterion for passing is systematic and increasing activity in discussions and correct communication to non-specialists.
Practical placement
Bibliography
link to current www pagas related to particular (changing) topics
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors,
localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: