Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must be able to understand the concept of sustainability and perspectives relating to CSR
• Must have knowledge about various levels of ICT effects on the environment
• Must be able to identify existing, new and emerging hardware, software and communication technologies for energy saving
• Must have knowledge about the role of ICT in energy consumption and energy efficiency
• Must have knowledge about different energy/GHG management standards and guidelines
• Must have knowledge about sustainability maturity models
• Must have knowledge about methods for assessing the potential environmental impacts of ICT products and services

Skills

• Must be able to recognise the possible application area in which the deployment of ICT is expected to lead to better energy efficiency and to estimate their relative importance
• Must be able to apply theories, methodologies for analysing sustainable business development
• Must be able to understand and evaluate sustainability/CSR policies and practices
• Must be able to apply the green ICT strategies
• Must be able to estimate energy consumption impacts attributable to the introduction of various ICT services, considering both direct and indirect energy use
• Must be able to evaluate the rebound and induction effect within the ICT field
• Must be able to judge the usefulness of the different scientific methods for analysis of the ICT related energy efficient systems

Competences

• Must have the competency to apply and integrate sustainability in an interdisciplinary way, considering user, technology and market aspects.
• Must have the competency to independently define and analyse scientific problems within the area of Green ICT

Type of instruction

Types of instruction are listed in § 17.

Exam

Exams