The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
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
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.
Teacher
- Roos Kim
- Ullah Rizwan
Examiner
Ullah Rizwan
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (41 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2022-12-26 to 2023-01-22
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-01-09 | 09:15 - 12:00 | D4106 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Introduction to the course, scheduele, task, team formation + Lecture + class activity | Ullah Rizwan |
2023-01-11 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Independent group work (location=on campus/online) | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-01-12 | 10:15 - 11:45 | D4107-08 | Etisk och hållbar samhällsutveckling | The Political System in Finland | Sigfrids Ingmar |
2023-01-16 | 09:15 - 12:00 | B518 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Lecture on: Good scientific practices+Ethical review+class activity | Ullah Rizwan |
2023-01-17 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Independent group work Location: anywhere (on campus or online) | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-01-18 | 13:00 - 14:30 | F249 | Etisk och hållbar samhällsutveckling - Keys to Good Working Life | Keys to Good Working Life Lecture by The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland. Lecturer Nina Pirttikangas | Mustasilta Elina Roos Kim Ullah Rizwan |
2023-01-23 | 09:30 - 11:00 | B518 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Lecture on Nordic countries + class acitivity | Ullah Rizwan |
2023-01-25 | 09:15 - 12:15 | D394 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Meeting with Teacher for 20' + independent work | Ullah Rizwan |
2023-01-25 | 13:00 - 14:00 | A409 | Working life lecture | Mustasilta Elina | |
2023-01-30 | 09:30 - 12:00 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Independent group work | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-02-01 | 10:00 - 12:00 | D173 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Lecture + class activity | Ullah Rizwan |
2023-02-01 | 13:00 - 14:00 | A409 | Working life lecture | Mustasilta Elina | |
2023-02-06 | 09:15 - 12:15 | D394 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Meeting with Teacher for 20' + independent work | Ullah Rizwan |
2023-02-13 | 09:15 - 12:15 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Independent group work | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-02-13 | 15:15 - 16:00 | E383 | Sustainable development Quiz | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-02-20 | 09:15 - 12:15 | D394 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Meeting with Teacher for 20' + independent work | Ullah Rizwan |
2023-02-21 | 11:00 - 12:15 | D394 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-02-22 | 11:30 - 16:30 | A307 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-02-22 | 13:00 - 15:45 | B435 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-02-27 | 09:15 - 12:15 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Independent group work | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-03-03 | 11:30 - 12:00 | D394 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-03-06 | 09:15 - 12:15 | D394 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Meeting with Teacher for 20' + independent work | Ullah Rizwan |
2023-03-07 | 11:30 - 12:00 | D394 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-03-08 | 12:30 - 13:00 | D399 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-03-13 | 08:30 - 13:15 | F249 | Etisk och hållbar samhällsutveckling | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-03-13 | 13:15 - 14:30 | F249 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-03-15 | 14:30 - 15:00 | D394 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-03-29 | 15:15 - 16:00 | D394 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Ullah Rizwan | |
2023-04-17 | 11:30 - 12:30 | B433 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | Discussion (regarding eveluation in ethical course). | Ullah Rizwan |
2023-04-21 | 10:00 - 12:00 | E384 | Ethical and Sustainable Societal Development | You can come and see group eveluation for the poster. | Ullah Rizwan |