The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Energy and environmental engineering 2021 - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society
- Energy and environmental engineering 2022 - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society
- Energy and environmental engineering 2021 - hvac planning - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society
- Energy and environmental engineering 2022 - digital systems and automation technology - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
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
SDG´s in focus:
- #4: Quality education
- #7: Affordable and clean energy
- #10: Reduced inequalities
- #13: Climate action
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 rules 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
UN sustainability goals
Nordic co-operation
The basics of employment law
Sustainable development and ethics
The interaction between society and one's own
industry
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Study activities
- Lectures - 27 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 58 hours
- Individual studies - 20 hours
- Internet-based studies - 30 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Lectures, material on Itslearning, teamwork.
The examinations weigh among themselves the
following
ways: GSP 10%, Law 15%, SDG 10% and teamwork
65%.
Teacher
- Roos Kim
- Sahlberg Carl Gustaf
Examiner
Roos Kim
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 - Reports and productions