Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 4 or Physics B, Chemistry A, Mathematics E

Learning outcomes

After a successfully completed course the student should be able to:

• account for and use the concept of sociotechnical systems, and use system concepts from a humanistic, social science and technical perspective,
• critically discuss the engineer's role and perspective in today's society, including ethical aspects,
• demonstrate ability to work in a team by constructing and testing a simpler technical system,
• provide constructive criticism verbally and in writing,
• demonstrate basic ability in oral presentation techniques,
• demonstrate basic skills in scientific report writing.

Content

Overview of the programme's goals and content. Examples of STS engineers' labor market. The role of the engineer in society. Ethical issues. Introduction to the system concept from a humanistic, social science and technical perspective. Design, implementation and testing of a simpler technical system. Basics of scientific report writing, critical review of other people's reports. Oral presentation techniques for larger groups. Information search and retrieval. Study methodology.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars and project work.

Assessment

Active participation in seminars, oral and written presentation of project work. Assignments.