ID2230 The Sustainable Engineer in Scalable Computing Systems 3.0 credits

The course spans two years, i.e. eight study periods. Each period covers different subjects. The course’s main themes are: the role of engineers and technology in society, social and ethical considerations, people’s responsibility for how technology is used, the international labour market, culture, and communication.

After passing the course, the student should 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 scalable computing systems 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 and give arguments based on scientific results
• meet deadlines
• write short, clear arguing texts based on own analysis as well as given material.

Knowledge in subjects relevant to the master’s programme in scalable data systems (TSDSM) through one of the following:

• degree obtained at university level of at least 180 credits
• completed or started degree project aiming at a degree at university level of at least 180 credits in a study programme that may qualify for admission to the master’s programme in scalable data systems (TSDSM).

• 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, submitted and passed 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.