The course is delivered in the form of various modules with a mix of learning activities, primarily in the form of seminars. The modules focus on research methodology related to subjects and professional roles, with connections to gender equality and diversity, as well as sustainable development for a climate-neutral society.
SA2002 Sustainable development and research methodology in engineering mechanics 3.0 credits
Kursen fokuserar på ämnes- och yrkesrollsnära forskningsmetodik med koppling till jämställdhet och mångfald samt hållbar utveckling för ett klimatneutralt samhälle.
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SA2002 (Autumn 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SA2002 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of science and technology in society and the responsibility of individuals in using it for sustainable societal development, with a focus on a gender-equal and climate-neutral society,
by
- Demonstrating the ability to clearly present and discuss their conclusions, as well as the knowledge and arguments on which these are based, both orally and in writing, in dialogue with different groups,
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- Demonstrating insight into current research and development work in engineering mechanics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed degree proeject on Bachelor level with a major in technology.
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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