Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2020
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course extends over a year i.e. four 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.
Intended learning outcomes
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.
Detailed plan
Seminars will be scheduled in agreement between teachers and students.
Preparations before course start
Literature
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Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
UPP1 - 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.
Other requirements for final grade
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.
Ethical approach
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.