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85141 Introduction to Technology Analysis, Chemistry.
Danish title: Elementær teknologiforståelse, kemi.

Type: Å, Language: DDD
Credit points: 5 point
Previous course: C8660
Offered by: Department of Technology and Social Sciences (ITS)
No credit points with: C8407/C8408/C8630/C8640/C8650/C3909/C8660/85151
Recommended semester: 1st - 4th semester
Examination: Evaluation of report(s) ( pass/fail )
Contact person: Thomas Jakobsen, ITS, Building 322, Tel. +45 4525 6029
Aim: The aim is 1) that the participants will obtain a basic understanding of the relation between technology and society, especially related to chemistry, and 2) that the participants obtain knowledge of fundamental characteristics of engineering work, as well as the needed requirements of qualifications, especially related to chemistry.
Contents: The course is divided in two parts. In the first part concepts of technology, of driving forces behind technological development, and the interaction between society, societal actors, and technology are introduced. The case used is Cleaner Technology. In the second part the historical development of the professiion of engineers, the specific characteristics of engineering work, and the requirements of qualifications is introduced.