EQ2224 The Sustainable Information and Communications Engineer 3.0 credits

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.

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 the technology in society, especially information and communications engineering, and its role to reach economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development, as well as the challenge of dealing with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
• 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

Knowledge of subjects relevant to the Master's programme in Information and Communication Technology (TICEM), demonstrated through one of the following:

- a completed higher education degree comprising at least 180 credits

- a completed or ongoing degree project aimed at a higher education degree of at least 180 credits within a study programme that can lead to admission to the Master's programme in Information and Communication Technology (TICEM).

• UPP1 - Assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• UPP2 - Assignments, 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. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Participation in all seminars, as well as submission and approval of home assignments.

• 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.