History and Philosophy of Science (3op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Master student is able to define what qualifies as science. He/she understands the purpose of science, and the reliability of scientific theories. Master student is able to explain the ontology and epistemiology of the science and the paradigm of stages of the development of science. He/she can explain the history and development of nursing science and other health sciences on basic level.

Sisältö

Subject, problems of history and philosophy of science.
The main stages of historical dynamics of science.
Components of scientific knowledge structure.
Specifics of scientific knowledge and science as social institute at the present stage.
Actual philosophical problems of nursing science.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The exam 100 %.

Pass: The passing point of the exam is 50 %. If the student gets 50 % or above 50 % of his or her answers correct, then he or she will pass the course.

Grading scales:
50-60 % 1 (Adequate)
Master student is able to define what qualifies as science. He/she understands the purpose of science, and the reliability of scientific theories. Master student is able to describe the ontology and epistemiology of the science and the paradigm of stages of the development of science. He/she can describe the history and development of nursing science and other health sciences on basic level.

61-70 % 2 (Satisfactory)
Master student is able to define what qualifies as science. He/she understands the purpose of science, and the reliability of scientific theories. Master student is able to explain the ontology and epistemiology of the science and the paradigm of stages of the development of science. He/she can identify the history and development of nursing science and other health sciences on basic level.

71-80 % 3 (Good)
Master student is able to define what qualifies as science. He/she understands well the purpose of science, and the reliability of scientific theories. Master student is able to explain the ontology and epistemiology of the science and the paradigm of stages of the development of science. He/she can explain the history and development of nursing science and other health sciences on basic level.

81-90 % 4 (Very good)
Master student is able to define and analyze what qualifies as science. He/she understands the purpose of science, and the reliability of scientific theories well. Master student is able to explain the ontology and epistemiology of the science and the paradigm of stages of the development of science. He/she can explain the history and development of nursing science and other health sciences on basic level.

91-100 % 5 (Excellent)
Master student is able to define and analyze extremely well what qualifies as science. He/she understands profoundly the purpose of science, and the reliability of scientific theories. Master student is able to explain the ontology and epistemiology of the science and compare the paradigm of stages of the development of science. He/she can explain in detail the history and development of nursing science and other health sciences on basic level.

Fail: Any lower than 50% of the exam score is a fail, and he or she will be required to take the exam again.