CB1000 Sustainable development and project management 3.0 credits
The course provides knowledge about the role of biotechnology in the development of a
sustainable society and touches on concepts within sustainable development, laws and regulations. The students work in project form to analyze the impact of biotechnology products or services on man, the environment and the society.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course provides knowledge about the role of biotechnology in the development of a sustainable society and touches on concepts within sustainable development, laws and regulations. The students work in project form to analyze the impact of biotechnology products or services on man, the environment and society.
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student shall have
Knowledge and understanding to:
- Describe and explain key concepts in sustainable development
- Explain and account for different perspectives within sustainable development
- Demonstrate basic project management skills and work in project form.
Skills and abilities to:
- Compare and evaluate existing products / technologies from a sustainability point of view in terms of resource availability and impact on people, the environment and society.
Values and approaches to:
- Describe and discuss how sustainable development can be affected globally, nationally and locally.
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A bachelor's degree, corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credits, including at least a total of 20 ECTS Biotechnology 20 ECTS Chemistry and 20 ECTS Mathematics.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Hand in exercise, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Participation at the seminars is compulsory.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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