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The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
  • Computer Engineering, Bachelor's Programmme
  • Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
  • Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
  • Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme

Recommended previous knowledge

TFL115 Introductory Course for Engineers or equivalent

Learning outcomes

On succesful completion of the course, the student should be able to
  • apply systems theory to examine and describe the relationships between technology and society issues
  • explain and reflect upon the consequences that the choice of technology within the special field has on the environment, the society and the economy
  • identify ethical issues in the use and selection of technology and reflect on ethical challenges provided by technology
  • show insight in their own special field as well as nearby areas, in a holistic perspective
  • write a report in English according to given standards
  • explain new thinking and innovation processes within their special field

Contents

Entrepreneurship / innovation, systems thinking, technology and society, technology and the environment, technology, ethics, technology and economics, interdisciplinary work in technology. Life Cycle Analysis.

Examinations

Part 1: Individual multiple choice examination (30 %).

Part 2: Project work conducted in groups (70 %).

Graded character

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes (subject to capacity).
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 7:05:20 AM