The course focuses on ethics within biotechnology.
CB1190 Skills for future engineers 2 1.5 credits
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The aim of the course is to acquaint the student with biotechnological applications in different areas of the society. Basic knowledge within sustainability is provided to allow for reflection on the role of biotechnology in the society and its impact on humans and the environment. The student will also train searching and reviewing information as well as reporting orally and in writing, skills needed in the working environment in which the engineer is active.
About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Target group
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Periods
P4 (1.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
10%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
Swedish
Course location
AlbaNova
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Application code
60638
Contact
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student has achieved the following objectives:
- Demonstrate a professional and balanced ethical reasoning within biotechnology,
- Demonstrate the ability to account for general ethical concepts and values that are relevant for the role of engineers in the society.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic eligibility for higher education studies.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Homework 1, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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
Active participations in the seminars and the exercises.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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.