Course Objectives

Students will:
Gain basic knowledge of the role of technology in the development of industry and society in the past and present. They will gain knowledge of the engineering profession and the impact of chemistry on technology and society.
Develop skills in assessing and discussing technological products and processes, and the consequences these have for society.
In a reflective and reasoned way use their knowledge and skills in the execution of various tasks, both independently and in groups.

Course Description

TECHNOLOGY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY AND SOCIETY
Students will:

• Gain knowledge of the historical and geographical characteristics of technological development.
• Be able to give an account of development trends and the main structure of Norwegian industry and business from 1900 up to the present.
• Understand the principles of science and the natural sciences.
• Gain basic knowledge of the relationship between technology, economy and the environment.
• Learn to understand how political and regulatory processes work in relation to business and developments in society.
• Learn to discuss the importance of globalisation and cultural differences.

THE ROLE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING WORK
Students will:

• Gain knowledge of the diversity of the engineering role in the large and small businesses.
• Gain knowledge of working methods and requirements of non-technical skills.
• Understand the relationship between technology, people and organisations, and how organisations function in working life.
• Learn to apply a range of key engineering tools, materials and construction methods.
• Learn to apply some basic principles for the development of products / processes.
• Acquire a positive attitude to innovation and entrepreneurship.

CHEMISTRY IS AT THE CORE OF TECHNOLOGY
Students will:

• Gain an understanding why engineers need to have knowledge of chemistry.
• Gain a basic understanding of chemistry.
• Gain an understanding of the significance of chemistry for products and the environment.

ETHICS AND NORMS
Students will:

• Gain an understanding of the importance of cooperation and conflict resolution in the workplace.
• Be able to evaluate internal and external environments on the basis of ethical concepts.
• Gain knowledge of norms and basic professional ethics.
• Be able to consider a case from ethical idea to ethical action.

INTERDISCIPLINARY WORK AND PROJECTS
Students will:

• Implement at least one interdisciplinary task or project that involves two or more preparatory course subjects, preferably linked to business / local conditions.

Learning Methods

Lectures
Assignments, individually and in groups
Project work/interdisciplinary work

Assessment Methods

PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT, WRITTEN EXAMINATION (3 hours) or ORAL EXAMINATION

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Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean