Norman Sieroka: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2018

Name	PD Dr. Norman Sieroka
Field	Philosphy
Address	Professur für Philosophie ETH Zürich, CLW C 1 Clausiusstrasse 49 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND
E-mail	sieroka@phil.gess.ethz.ch
URL	http://www.uni-bremen.de/theophil/sieroka
Department	Humanities, Social and Political Sciences
Relationship	Privatdozent

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
511-0010-00L	Scientific Concepts and Methods Only for MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences.	2 credits	3G	E. Kut Bacs, V. I. Otto, N. Sieroka
Abstract	The module is an introductory course fostering critical thinking about scientific concepts and methods in the natural sciences, particularly in pharmaceutical and biomedical research.
Objective	Students • have the ability to explain and reflect upon core themes in philosophy of science and cutting edge methods that are relevant in modern pharmaceutical and biomedical research. • are able to explain the role experiments, models, images, and quantifications play in the formation of a theory, and the constitution and illustration of a scientific fact. • are able to actively engage in a critical discussion about scientific concepts, methods and approaches in the field of biomedical research and philosophy of science. • are able to critically evaluate the basic scientific assumptions, concepts and approaches underlying their own research project. • have learned how to “closely read” and analyse a scientific paper and are able to present their paper analysis to an audience that is not expert in the research field.
Prerequisites / Notice	This course is part of the ETH "Critical Thinking" initiative.
851-0147-01L	Philosophical Reflections on Physics II Particularly suitable for students of D-PHYS	3 credits	2G	N. Sieroka, M. Hampe, R. Wallny
Abstract	Accompanying the lecture course "Physics II", this course critically evaluates topics and approaches from electrodynamics against a broader historical and philosophical/systematic background. Attention will be paid, amongst other things, to the role of experiments, to the concepts of matter and field, and to theory formation.
Objective	Students should be able to critically evaluate different topics and approaches in physics, especially in the context of electrodynamics. They should also be enabled to communicate their insights to people from other disciplines and fields.
Prerequisites / Notice	This course is part of the ETH "Critical Thinking" initiative.
862-0096-00L	Theoretical Philosophy Work in Progress Seminar Does not take place this semester. Only for History and Philosophy of Knowledge MSc and DGESS PhD students.	3 credits	1S	N. Sieroka
Abstract	In this course themes from theoretical philosophy are discussed which are of particular interest for current MAPGW students. Primary texts will be read together and the work in progress of the participants (essays, theses) will be presented and discussed.
Objective	This course is aimed at MAPGW students who are particularly interested in theoretical philosophy. The seminar provides an opportunity to discuss and present one's own research. The participants learn to critically evaluate primary texts and improve their skills in presenting and discussing work in progress.