030.006 (20S) Model-based Science

Sommersemester 2020

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First course session
22.04.2020 15:00 - 19:00 S.0.05 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Model-based Science
Type Lecture - Seminar (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 6 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
possible language(s) of the assessment English
Course begins on 22.04.2020
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Fundamentals of scientific modeling

  • Students understand the concept of model based science, can identify key properties of models, and categorize models
  • Students know the process of modeling and are able to critically reflect on it
  • Students know the relationship between models and theories
  • Students know the potential that computer support has for model-based research approaches

Fundamentals of reasoning

  • Students are familiar with the basics of reasoning and reasoning in the context of model-based research
  • Students can characterize the relationship between abduction, induction, and deduction
  • Students know (cognitive) patterns of abduction
  • Students are familiar with the forms of abduction and can identify their relevance in the context of model-based research

Modeling and computational issues

  • Students understand the contribution of computer support to model-based research approaches and can critically reflect conclusions and arguments in this context
  • Students are familiar with the properties of complex systems and are able to assess the contribution of computer support to modeling and simulating such systems

(Self-) Reflection of model-based research 

  • Students are able to critically reflect on their own model-based research
  • Students can identify best practices of model-based research (especially argumentation and reasoning) in their own scientific field

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

  • Lectures
  • Discussions
  • Short reflection papers
  • Presentation of short reflection papers

Course content

Module 1 - The fundamentals of scientific modeling: 

  • What is a model? How can models be categorized? 
  • The process of building (simulation) models
  • Models and theories (or: the received and the semantic view on theories)
  • Fundamentals on the relation between modeling and simulation

Module 2 - The fundamentals of reasoning:

  • Fundamentals of scientific reasoning (e.g., forms of reasoning)
  • Relation between abduction, induction and deduction 
  • Patterns of abduction (including cognitive aspects of abduction)
  • The role of model-based reasoning in scientific thinking 

Module 3 - Modeling and computational issues:

  • Computational models and tools for the study of cognition and model-based reasoning 
  • Applications of computational methods & the formulation of scientific ideas
  • Modeling of complex systems 

 Module 4 – (Self-) Reflection of model-based research in the own area of research:

  • Reflection (of the topics covered in the course) on one’s own research (the dissertation project)
  • And/or: Reflection of the topics covered in the course on research in specific scientific domains


Prior knowledge expected

None

Curricular registration requirements

None

Literature

References will be provided during the course

Link to further information

www.aau.at/csu

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

  • Reflection paper
  • Presentation 
  • Active participation in discussions

Examination topic(s)

Topics covered in the course

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

  • Reflection paper
  • Presentation 
  • Active participation in discussions

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Thematic Doctoral Programme Modeling-Analysis-Optimization of discrete, continuous and stochastic systems (SKZ: ---, Version: 16W.1)
    • Subject: Modeling-Analysis-Optimization of discrete, continuous and stochastic systems (Compulsory subject)
      • Modeling-Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous and stochastic systems ( 0.0h XX / 0.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Thematic Doctoral Programme Modeling, Simulation and Optimization in Business and Economics (SKZ: ---, Version: 16W.2)
    • Subject: Modelling, Simulation, Optimization in Business and Economics (Compulsory subject)
      • Modelling, Simulation, Optimization in Business and Economics ( 0.0h XX / 0.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Thematic Doctoral Programme Taxation and Accounting - National and International Company Taxation and National and International Accounting (SKZ: ---, Version: 16W.1)
    • Subject: Steuerwissenschaften mit dem Fokus Unternehmensbesteuerung (Compulsory subject)
      • Steuerwissenschaften mit dem Fokus Nationale und internationale Unternehmensbesteuerung ( 0.0h XX / 0.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Thematic Doctoral Programme Health, Science and Social Responsibility, Communication and Management (HSSCM) (SKZ: ---, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Health, Science and Social Responsibility, Communication and Management (HSSCM) (Compulsory subject)
      • Health, Science and Social Responsibility, Communication and Management (HSSCM) ( 0.0h XX / 0.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Natural Sciences (SKZ: 600, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 0.0h XX / 40.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Natural Sciences (SKZ: 600, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 20.0h XX / 40.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Natural Sciences (SKZ: 791, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 20.0h XX / 40.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences (SKZ: 300, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 0.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences (SKZ: 300, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 40.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences (SKZ: 784, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 40.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Technical Sciences (SKZ: 700, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 0.0h XX / 32.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Technical Sciences (SKZ: 700, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 16.0h XX / 32.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Technical Sciences (SKZ: 786, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 16.0h XX / 32.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Philosophy (SKZ: 500, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 0.0h XX / 32.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Philosophy (SKZ: 500, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 16.0h XX / 32.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Philosophy (SKZ: 792, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 16.0h XX / 32.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral Programme in Law (SKZ: 200, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 0.0h XX / 32.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral Programme in Law (SKZ: 200, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 16.0h XX / 32.0 ECTS)
        • 030.006 Model-based Science (2.0h VS / 4.0 ECTS)

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