Examen philosophicum
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Examen philosophicum, often abbreviated ex. phil., is a mandatory introductory course in philosophy that was introduced at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark-Norway's only university, in 1675. It was discontinued in Denmark in 1971, but still exists in Norway, albeit greatly reduced.
[edit] Norway
The content of the course varies from university to university, but in general it contains philosophy, philosophy of science, history of science, ethics and/or rhetoric. In the arts the course is often combined with examen facultatum (ex. fac.). Under the old cand.mag.-system the course was worth 5 vekttall (half a single semester nominal course load) and along with ex. fac. it made up an introductory semester at the universities.
[edit] Variations
- The Norwegian University of Life Sciences has a 10 ECTS course.
- The Norwegian University of Science and Technology has a 7.5 ECTS course mandatory for all students in the first semester. A 7.5 credit ex.fac. is also required for arts students.
- The University of Agder has a 10 ECTS course in the second year of study.
- The University of Bergen has an introductory semester, of which ex.phil. makes up 10 ECTS.
- The University of Oslo has a 10 ECTS course for all students.
- The University of Stavanger has a 10 ECTS course for all students, but this is often offered in the third semester.
- The University of Tromsø offers ex.phil as a 10 ECTS course, normally taken in the first semester together with ex.fac. and an introductory subject dependent on one's specialty.
- Also, some university colleges offer ex.phil. as an elective.
