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In this course we focus on sustainable development in the developing world, with special emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa - present condition and future prospect. Technology development and its connection to, poverty reduction, natural resources, the economy and business opportunities are discussed.
The overall objective in this course is to give a deeper insight of the influence of technology on sustainable
development. After concluding this course the student should be able to:
- Give a historical background to the concept of sustainable development.
- Describe the ecological, economic and social situation in developing countries.
- Describe and analyse the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- In a written report / case study analyse and discuss how new technology affects different aspects of sustainable development in low and middle income countries
- Discuss scientific methods used to analyse the role of technology for sustainable development in low- and middle income countries.
- Search for scientific literature in the subject areas of the course from the Internet and in libraries and use it as reference materials for a written report / case study with correct use of citations and bibliography
- Give an oral presentation of a written case study
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Others: Open for programme students at KTH with at least 120 ECTS or a Bachelor degree for other students
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Scientific articles presented on the course webpage
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
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All examined parts should be passed in order to get a final grade
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Course web AL2195Environmental Engineering
Second cycle
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