The course takes place in period
4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)
Level/category
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