The course takes place in period

4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Ethical and sustainable competence, innovation and
development competencies, resilience competence,
Critical Thinking and problem solving

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You have knowledge of theories and tools within
design thinking (Knowledge), you are able to
create and conduct a service design process
(skill), you are able to apply smart solutions to
the design process (skill), you are able to set
the goals and evaluate the outcome (Skills), you
have an open, critical and holistic view of the
process (Approach), you have
an open mindset towards value based, sustainable
practices (Approach)

SDG's in Focus: 8, 9, 11, 12 and 17

Course contents

An interdisciplinary module which uses design
thinking methodology to develop concepts within
smart cities and communities. Lead word in the
module are digitalization and sustainable
development.

Activities: Workshops, gamification, lectures,
readings, reflection papers, demonstrations,
quizzes, final report

Prerequisites and co-requisites

This course is meant for second year students and
onwards.

Additional information

Compulsory attendance in the introduction lecture

Recommended or required reading

Lewrick, M. al.(2020) The Design Thinking
Toolbox; Lewrick, M. al. (2020) The Design Thinking
playbook. Various materials such as
Sitra, UN.org (SDG)

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 5 hours
  • Practical exercises - 10 hours
  • Individual studies - 100 hours
  • Seminars - 10 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

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Examinations will be announced later

Teacher

  • Adlercreutz Erica
  • Fabricius Susanna
  • Tigerstedt Christa

Examiner

Fabricius Susanna

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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