Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Purpose
To enable the student to approach real-life complex problems in a
methodical manner, and to carry out project work, planning and
documentation in a structured way.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Shall be able to explain basic learning theory
- Shall be able to explain techniques for planning and management
of projects
- Shall be able to explain different approaches to problem-based
learning (PBL), including the so-called Aalborg model based on
problems that are part of a social and/or humanistic context
- Shall be able to explain different approaches to analysis and
assessment of problems and solutions within engineering, natural
and health sciences from a theoretical, ethical, and societal
perspective
- Shall be able to explain how these methods can be applied
within electronics and computer engineering
Skills
- Must be able to plan and manage a problem-based study
project
- Must be able to analyse the project group's organization
and cooperation in order to identify strengths and weaknesses, and
suggest how cooperation in future groups can be improved
based on this analysis
- Must be able to reflect on the causes and devise possible
solutions to any group conflicts
- Must be able to analyse and evaluate their own study work and
learning, in order to identify strengths and weaknesses, and use
these reflections to consider further study and group work
- Must be able to reflect upon the methods used from a
theoretical perspective
- Must be able to identify relevant areas of focus, concepts and
methods to assess and develop technical solutions under
consideration of the social and humanistic contexts that solution
must be a part of
Competences
- Shall be able to take part in a team-based project
- Shall be able to document and present work carried out in a
project
- Shall be able to reflect upon and develop his/her own
learning
- Shall be able to engage in and improve upon the collaborative
learning processes
- Shall be able to reflect upon his/her professional activities
in relation to the surrounding community
Type of instruction
The programme is based on a combination of academic,
problem-oriented and interdisciplinary approaches and organised
based on the following work and evaluation methods that combine
skills and reflection: • Lectures • Classroom instruction • Project
work • Workshops • Exercises (individually and in groups) • Teacher
feedback • Reflection • Portfolio work
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to
be 150 hours for the student
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Problem Based Learning in Science, Technology and
Society |
Type of exam | Written or oral examination |
ECTS | 5 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids, see list below
Unless otherwise stated in the course description in Moodle, it is
permitted to bring all kinds of (engineering) aids including books,
notes and advanced calculators. If the student brings a computer,
it is not permitted to have access to the Internet and the teaching
materials from Moodle must therefore be down loaded in advance on
the computer. It is emphasized that no form of electronic
communication must take place. |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
http://www.engineering.aau.dk/uddannelse/studieadministration/ |