TFL009 - University of Agder

TFL009-G Technology and Society

0 ECTS credits - Starts Autumn - Duration 2 semester(s) - Grimstad

Study programmes Preliminary Course for Engineers

Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian and English

Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course, the student will

have a fundamental insight to scientific, technological and societal issues and challenges related to the field of engineering
have knowledge to basic chemical concepts and terms
have gained an understanding of chemistry´s significance with regard to technical and societal issues
understand technological and societal change processes
acquire a basis for regarding the engineering profession in an ethical context

Course contents Technology, business and societal development, role of the engineer and engineering work, chemistry as the cornerstone of technology, ethics and norms, interdisciplinary work and projects.

Teaching methods Lectures, exercises, project work/interdisciplinary work.

Examination requirement The portfolio must be assessed to Pass before the student can take the written examination. Information will be given in Fronter at the start of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

5-hour individual written final examination ( 50 % contribution to final assessment) and portfolio (50 % contribution to final assessment). The portfolio must be assessed to Pass to take the written examination. Graded assessement.

Level of course Pre-Course

Name of lecturer/contact person Head of Department Rein Terje Thorstensen

Mode of delivery Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

Offered as a free-standing course No.

Faculty Faculty of Engineering and Science

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2010-11

ECTS 2010-11

Norwegian Version