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Instructors: Prof. Dr. Judith Simon; Dr. Gernot Rieder
Event type:
Lecture
Displayed in timetable as:
IWT - VL
Hours per week:
2
Language of instruction:
German
Min. | Max. participants:
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Comments/contents:
Informatics/computer science is a quite distinct discipline located at the intersection between science and engineering. On the one hand, computer scientists create new knowledge using methods which are also used in other scientific disciplines. On the other hand, computer scientists also create technologies, such as software or robots.
In this course, students will be equipped with tools and methods to critically reflect upon this dual orientation within informatics/computer science. We will use insights from epistemology, philosophy of science, technology and engineering and apply those to research practices in informatics/computer science.
Learning objectives:
Students
(a) will acquire methodological and theoretical training to critically reflect upon the epistemic and scientific practices of informatics/computer science
(b) learn the basics of different relevant philosophical sub-disciplines (in particular epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of technology, philosophy of engineering)
(c) apply the insights obtained to novel questioned related to their own research, design and development in informatics/computer science
Didactic concept:
(a) Introduction to IT- related and/or relevant topics in epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of technology and philosophy of engineering
(b) Focus on the specificities of informatics/computer science as a discipline at the intersection between science and engineering
(c) The insights from the lecture will be deepend through further readings and discussions in the seminar
Literature:
Course literature will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Additional examination information:
Oral Exam
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