The course is spread over one year, that is, four periods. Each period covers a different topic. The main topics of the course are some of the followings: the role of technology and the role of engineers in the society, social and ethical aspects, our responsibility for how technology is used, the international labor market, culture and communication
EQ2221 The Sustainable Wireless Systems Engineer 1.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2021
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus EQ2221 (Autumn 2013–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the students should be able to:
- Understand key issues of the role of engineers in the society.
- Understand the role of technology in society, and its role in achieving economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development.
- Be aware of and show respect to scientific, social and ethical aspects of research and development.
- Be aware of our responsibility for how technology is used, including social and economic aspects as well as environmental and safety aspects.
- Be aware of the ethical and cultural issues and differences in an international environment.
- Discuss and lead discussion considering the above topics, present arguments based on scientific results.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed Bachelor's degree (180 higher education credits), or equivalent academic qualifications. Documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Own Compendium
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- 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 at all seminars, submitted and accepted home assignments. The grading is based on the student’s active participation in the discussions and on the quality of the submitted reports.
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.