Course syllabus - Sustainable Development

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 different applied activities. The final purpose of the course is to engage students in critical reflections connected to sustainable development.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Identify and describe the different kinds of relations between individuals and society in relation to sustainable development and in relation to the technical bases of the program
2. 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
3. Define and critically evaluate central concepts used in discussions about sustainable development by applying different scientific perspectives
4. 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 provides students theoretical tools to understand the different dimensions and challenges connected to sustainable development and to develop critical thinking in relation to their role of engineers and to the different technical basis of the program. This will be done through work on cases studies, through guest lecturers and through work into groups applied to concrete cases.

Tuition

Lectures, seminars, presentations, group and individual work.

Requirements

English B, Mathematics C, Civics A or English 6, Mathematics 3b/3c, Civics 1b/1a1+1a2.

Examination

Group assignment (GRU1), 3,5 credits, grade Pass (G) [learning outcomes 1, 2, 4]
Group assignment (GRU2), 1 credit, grade Pass (G) [learning outcomes 1, 2, 4]
Individual assignment (INL1), 3 credits, grades 3, 4 or 5 [learning outcomes 3, 4]

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

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Overlaps with OAH107 Sustainable Development