Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Students who complete this module can:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• explain the principles and methods used in the development of a specific technology in a specific technological organisation
• explain the qualitative research methods to examine expert cultures
• describe ethical approaches

Skills

• develop a proposal for responsible technology design
• identify the codes and rituals of an expert culture in a selected technology context
• portray the conceptual landscape of innovation and responsibility in a chosen technology context
• investigate and analyse the drivers and barriers for responsible technological innovation, including guidelines for responsible design, corporate social responsibility and stakeholder involvement
• undertake ethical analysis of a specific technology

Competences

• critically reflect on own analysis
• take individual responsibility for, and regularly document own professional and interdisciplinary development and specialisation.

Type of instruction

The module will be implemented as a problem-based and project-oriented work within the module's overall framework. The project work is supported by one or more supervisors.

Exam

Exams