Competencies and objectives

Provisional information. Pending approval by the Department Council.

 

Course context for academic year 2025-26

Currently, the scientific research landscape is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitalization, the globalization of knowledge, and growing demands for transparency, reproducibility, and equitable access. In this context, Open Science is emerging as an integrative approach that seeks to democratize access to scientific knowledge, foster collaboration across disciplines and sectors, and accelerate innovation through more inclusive and accessible practices.

For those training at PhD level, understanding Open Science is not only relevant but necessary. This approach is not just limited to open access to publications, but also encompasses access to research data, citizen science, and responsible research evaluation, among others. Understanding these components allows for the development of more ethical, efficient, and socially aligned scientific practices.

In addition, international organizations, funding agencies, and universities are adopting policies that promote or require Open Science practices. Thus, understanding its principles not only improves the quality and impact of research, but also better positions those who apply them in an increasingly competitive and collaborative academic and professional environment.

This course invites critical reflection on Open Science, its challenges and opportunities, and the exploration of specific tools for incorporating it into everyday scientific work.

 

 

Learning outcomes / Course competencies (verified by ANECA in official undergraduate and Master’s degrees) for academic year 2025-26

Competencias básicas

  • CB11 : Systematic comprehension of a field of study and mastery of the skills and research methods related to said field. (The term "field" is replaced by "area" as from the application of Royal Decree 576/2023, of 4 July)
  • CB12 : Ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice, and adopt a substantial research or creation process.
  • CB13 : Ability to contribute to the expansion of knowledge barriers through original research.
  • CB16 : Ability to foment scientific, technological, social, artistic or cultural advances within a knowledge-based society in academic and professional contexts.
  • CB17 : Ability to promote Open Science and Citizen Science, in accordance with article 12 of Spanish Organic Law 2/2023, of 22 March, as means of contributing to the consideration of scientific knowledge as a common good. This can be accomplished by assessing transversal activities conducted by the doctoral student. The activities shall be related to different dimensions of Open Science and Citizen Science, as well as the training acquired in these disciplines in the form of micro-credentials or similar (from the application of Royal Decree 576/2023, of 4 July).
  • CB6 : Poseer y comprender conocimientos que aporten una base u oportunidad de ser originales en el desarrollo y/o aplicación de ideas, a menudo en un contexto de investigación.

 

Capacidades y destrezas personales

  • CA01 : To cope with contexts in which there is little specific information.
  • CA03 : To design, create, develop, and carry out innovative projects in your field of knowledge.
  • CA04 : To be able to work as a team and as an individual in an international and multidisciplinary context.
  • CA05 : To process knowledge, cope with complexity and formulate judgements with limited information
  • CA06 : To criticize and defend solutions intellectually.

 

 

 

Learning outcomes (Training objectives)

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Specific objectives stated by the academic staff for academic year 2025-26

  • Understand the concept, principles, and foundations of Open Science, as well as its impact on the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge.
  • Comprehend the concept and importance of Open Access, learn about the different types of Open Access journals, and understand the role and benefits of repositories.
  • Identify what research data is and its types, understand the research data lifecycle and the importance of data management, know how to develop a Data Management Plan (DMP) and apply the FAIR principles to research data.
  • Understand the fundamentals and characteristics of open peer review, alternative metrics as a complement to traditional bibliometric indicators, and the role of Citizen Science as a pillar of Open Science.
  • Learn about the main national and international initiatives and regulations promoting Open Science, as well as understand how Open Science is integrated into Spanish legislation affecting researchers, including changes in research evaluation systems.
  • Learn about the Open Science Strategy of the University of Alicante, identifying the main action lines of UA in Open Science.

 

 

General

Code: 500404
Lecturer responsible:
Balsera Izquierdo, Ángela María
Credits ECTS: 5,00
Theoretical credits: 0,20
Practical credits: 0,00
Distance-base hours: 4,80

Departments involved

  • Dept: UA Library Administration
    Area: Univesity of Alicante (Courses of Specialisation-Continues)
    Theoretical credits: 0,2
    Practical credits: 0
    This Dept. is responsible for the course.
    This Dept. is responsible for the final mark record.

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