EF2222 The Sustainable Electrophysics Engineer
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Completed Degree of Bachelor (180 credits) or the equivalent academic qualifications. Documented skill in English equivalent to English B.
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 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.
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