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EF2222 The Sustainable Electrophysics Engineer 3.0 credits

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Termin

Information for Autumn 2024 TEFRM programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
26 Aug 2024 - 1 Jun 2026
Periods

Autumn 2024: P1 (0.5 hp), P2 (0.5 hp)

Spring 2025: P3 (0.3 hp), P4 (0.2 hp)

Autumn 2025: P1 (0.5 hp), P2 (0.5 hp)

Spring 2026: P3 (0.3 hp), P4 (0.2 hp)

Pace of study

10%

Application code

50182

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
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Number of places

Places are not limited

Target group

TEFRM

Planned modular schedule
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Contact

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus EF2222 (Autumn 2022–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus EF2222 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course disposition

Six discussion based seminars, home assignments with self-reflection as well as a final assignment. 

Course contents

The course extends over two years, i.e., eight periods. Each period includes different subjects. Main themes for the course are: the role of engineers and the technology in society, social and ethical aspects, the responsibility of people for how the technology is used, the international labour market, culture and communication.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student shall be able to

  • discuss central questions linked to the importance of engineers in society
  • discuss and analyse the role of technology in society, especially in electromagnetism and space / plasma physics, and its role to reach economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development
  • discuss and analyse scientific, social and ethical aspects of research and development
  • discuss and analyse human responsibility for how the technology is used including the connection to equal opportunities, equality and diversity as well as environment and working environment
  • discuss and analyse challenges of working in an international environment such as cultural differences and questions regarding equality and inclusion
  • discuss the above-mentioned subjects at a high level,
  • give arguments based on scientific results
  • meet deadlines
  • write short, clear arguing texts based on own analysis as well as given material.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Completed Degree of Bachelor (180 credits) or the equivalent academic qualifications. Documented skill in English equivalent to English B.

Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • UPP1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • UPP2 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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 in all seminars, submitted and passed assignments. The grading is based on the student's active participation in the discussions and on the quality of the submitted reports.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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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

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Supplementary information

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex.