The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Ethical and sustainability competencies
Local and global societal competencies
Business and organisational competencies
Intercultural competencies
SDG's in focus:
#4: Quality education
#9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You are able to identify and describe the UN
Sustainable Development Goals for societal
development, as well as to identify how they are
related to your field and to the development of
Nordic society as a whole. (Knowledge)
You account for the rule of law, and understand
the fundamentals of employment law as a foundation
for the Nordic societal model. (Knowledge)
You can relate your understanding of sustainable
development and ethical principles to concrete
contexts in your profession. (Skills)
You can discuss various contemporary societal
topics in a social, cultural and political
context, doing so critically and analytically.
(Skills)
Stemming from your developed understanding of
sustainability and ethical principles, you are
able to reflect on the choices you make
professionally. (Approach)
You reflect on your ability to contribute to your
environment while bearing in mind the Nordic
welfare model. (Approach)
Course contents
Law (common for all study programmes)
Ethical and sustainable development: What it
means och why it is important, both in general and
within the field of computer science.
UNs sustainable development goals in general and
what they mean within the field of computer
science.
The history of Internet
Introduction to computer networks and networking
protocols.
Open source software
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Technology and learning
Previous course names
Introduction to Academic Studies
Study activities
- Lectures - 40 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 95 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Assessment requirements
Exam
Assignemnts
Quiz
Teacher
Dayama Niraj
Examiner
Dayama Niraj
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Other assignments