The course extends over two years i.e. eight periods. Each period includes different subjects. Main themes for the course are: the role of engineers and the technology in society, social and ethical aspects, the responsibility of people for how the technology is used, the international labour market, culture and communication.

After passing the course, the student should be able to

• discuss key issues of the role of engineers in the society
• discuss and analyse impact of systems-, control- and robotics engineering in society, and its role in achieving economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development
• discuss and analyse social and ethical aspects of research and development
• discuss and analyse our responsibility for how technology is used, including social and economic aspects as well as environmental and safety aspects
• discuss and analyse ethical and cultural issues and differences in an international environment
• discuss on a high level considering the aggregation of the topics above
• present arguments based on scientific results
• meet deadlines
• write brief, clear, analyses including own reflections.

Seminars will be scheduled in agreement between teachers and students.

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• UPP1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• UPP2 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Participation in all seminars, submitted and passed assignments. The grading is based on the student's active participation in the discussions and on the quality of the submitted reports.

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.