Criteria for Academic Bachelor's and Master's Curricula

4a scientific approachA university graduate has a systematicapproach characterised by thedevelopment and use of theories,models and coherent interpretations,has a critical attitude, and hasinsight into the nature of science andtechnology.BachelorIs inquisitive and has an attitude of lifelonglearning. [ka]Has a systematic approach characterised by thedevelopment and use of theories, models andinterpretations. [ksa]Has the knowledge and the skill to use, justifyand assess as to their value models for researchand design (model understood broadly: frommathematical model to scale-model). Is able toadapt models for his or her own use. [ks]Has insight into the nature of science andtechnology (purpose, methods, differences andsimilarities between scientific fields, natureof laws, theories, explanations, role of theexperiment, objectivity etc.). [k]MasterIs able to identify and take in relevantdevelopments. [ksa]Is able to critically examine existing theories,models or interpretations in the area of his orher graduation subject. [ksa]Has great skill in, and affinity with the use,development and validation of models; is ableconsciously to choose between modellingtechniques. [ksa]Idem, and has knowledge of currentdebates about this. [k]Has insight into the scientific practice (researchsystem, relation with clients, publication system,importance of integrity etc.). [k]Idem, and has knowledge of current debatesabout this. [k]Is able to document adequately the results ofresearch and design with a view to contributingto the development of knowledge in the field andbeyond. [ksa]Idem, and is able to publish these results.[ksa]k=knowledge, s=skill and a=attitude16 17 Criteria for academic bachelor's and master's curricula