Level:  doctoral academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Ph.d. - history and philosophy of natural sciences and technology

Doctoral studies of History and Philosophy of Natural Sciences and Technology last three years. The classes will be conducted with the use of all contemporary forms of teaching: lectures, consultations, team work, research projects, group and individual study visits, guest lectures by prominent experts in the field, e-learning (with appropriate software and organizational support), debate, discussion forums and other electronic services, professional and scientific practice.

Study program History and Philosophy of Natural Sciences and Technology aims at education of professional historians and philosophers of science trained primarily for the multidisciplinary study of our scientific and technical-technological heritage, the history of development of science in our region and the relation of its development with the european and world trends.

Through this program students will master the specific theoretical and multidisciplinary knowledge in history and philosophy of science, studying the importance of science for the development of civilization, especially its aspects related to technical culture. Sets of ideas underlying specific sciences, as well as the effects of changes of those ideas reflected on the development of society and civilization in general, are paid special attention. Simultaneously, the connections of science with technology, arts, philosophy and culture in general will be studied.

Mastering this curriculum students obtain general and subject-specific skills that contribute to the quality of training for operation and management of museology, archival science, research and educational work. Mastering the program of study of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology students obtain the following general capabilities: Analysis and synthesis, views, study and reconstruction of material and textual legacy, archaeological artefacts, archaeological-architectural drawings, photographic material, everyday objects and works of art. Mastery of traditional and modern methods of multidisciplinary research and writing papers. Involvement in the research process The development of critical thinking and traditional research approaches Application of acquired multidisciplinary knowledge to resolve specific historical problems and philosophical stands Communication and cooperation in domestic and international environment Local initiative and creative action in terms of cultural changes and new scientific and technical achievements Training and updating of historical assumptions and the potential use of new research results Correlation and implementation of various historical and philosophical interpretation of the new learning and research processes Review of historical facts, contemporary assumptions and theories in different systems of thought and cultural matrix Knowledge and understanding of the essence and characteristics of scientific theory and practice Understanding of the role of history and philosophy of science in the context of national and global culture Greater awareness of the importance and significance of historical, philosophical and cultural problems in the natural sciences and technology Consideration of a broader cultural context of studying history and philosophy of science, their multidisciplinary interpretation and results Connection of knowledge from various fields of history and philosophy of science with technology, arts and cultural directions The application of knowledge in museological, educational and scientific-research practices

Students with college and masters degree in related areas with GPA 8 and above are elligible to apply

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