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.
FAL3113 Sustainable Development in a Global Perspective 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FAL3113 (Autumn 2019–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAL3113 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
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
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for third-cycle education.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- RED1 - Report, 7.5 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
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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
Education cycle
Third cycle