Course syllabus - Sustainable Development
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
OAH107
Valid from
Autumn semester 2020
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements).
Main area(s)
School
School of Business, Society and Engineering
Ratified
2017-01-27
Revised
2020-01-26
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Hållbar utveckling : teknik, samhälle och livskvalitet
Tredje upplagan : 2018 - 443 sidor
ISBN: 9789144122182 LIBRIS-ID: 22160073
Other materials
Rapporter och vetenskapliga artiklar finns på lärplattformen Canvas
Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik,
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to develop the student’s understanding of the concept of sustainable development, of relevant dimensions related to it and of the role played by engineers in achieving a sustainable future. Such understanding builds on knowledge coming from the program technical bases and is developed through group work in which such knowledge is integrated. In this way, the course presents current focus areas in the program technical bases in relation to sustainable development. The purpose of the course is also to engage students in critical reflections.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Contextualise technologies related to the technical bases in the program, the development of such technologies and the use of such technologies in relation to the concept of sustainable development, including ethical dilemmas
2. Identify and describe different kinds of relations between individuals and society in the use and development of technologies related to the technical bases in the program by referring to different theoretical perspectives
3. Describe and exemplify the role of engineers in achieving a sustainable future and how as student in the program one can improve those competences that are needed to contribute to such a future
4. Define and critically evaluate central concepts used in discussions about sustainable development by applying different scientific perspectives
5. Plan, conduct, and evaluate individual and group assignments related to sustainable development and evaluate the trustworthiness of the results of such work
Course content
The course is centered on the students’ work with a group assignment focused on the analysis of a technology and its history, present and future from a sustainability point of view. The result is presented in a public space through posters, mock-up or similar visualizations.
Tuition
Lectures, seminars, working with group assignment, individual work on given assignments.
Requirements
English B, Mathematics C, Civics A or English 6, Mathematics 3b/3c, Civics 1b/1a1+1a2.
Examination
Group assignment (GRU1), 3,5 credits, grades 3, 4, or 5 [learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5]
Group assignment (GRU2), 1 credit, grade Pass (G) [learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5]
Assignment (INL1), Individual assignment, 3 credits, grades 3, 4 or 5 [learning outcomes 4, 5]
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail