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Course syllabus - Sustainable Development

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

OAH123

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

Department of Business and Mathematics

Ratified

2025-12-18

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

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.

Requirements

Basic eligibility and English 6, Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2 Or: English level 2, Mathematics - Further level 1b or Mathematics - Further level 1c, Civics level 1b or Civics level 1a1+1a2

Examination

GRU1, Group assignment, 3,5 credits, grade: Pass (G) or Fail (U). Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.

GRU2, Group assignment, 1 credit, grade: Pass (G) or Fail (U). Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.

TEN1, Written on-campus examination, 3 credits, grades: Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient (F). Learning outcomes 3 and 4.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

AF-skala

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Overlaps with:
OAH107 Sustainable Development
OAH115 Sustainable Development
OAH117 Hållbar utveckling