Course - Environmental and Social Responsibility- Theoretical and Methodological Approach to Multi-Disciplinary Research - IØ8503
IØ8503 - Environmental and Social Responsibility- Theoretical and Methodological Approach to Multi-Disciplinary Research
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 100/100 |
Course content
The course shall deliver the students insights on the theories and research traditions of distinct disciplines and their interactions. It should also give support to develop an individual research design for the students' concrete "research-case". This design includes the ability to understand which methods from the Natural Sciences, Technology, the Humanities and Social Sciences are appropriate for the particular work, how to classify and give preference to the single approaches and how to integrate them in the doctoral project where industrial ecology has a central position. The course-content cover central theoretical and methodological questions related to industry, environmental management, technology and environmental challenges, Business ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR), historical and sociological approach to complex problems, systems theory and methodology within Social Sciences, Technology and Natural Science, strategies and logistics in industrial networks will also be touched upon if relevant. The course is given every secong year, next time Spring 2011.
Learning outcome
Give the students an introduction in multidisciplinary methods within Environmental management, CSR, Industrial Ecology and Systems Engineering. Guide the student in how to apply this in a systematic way in own research.
Learning methods and activities
Seminar form, personal guidance.
Mandatory activities, participation in each seminar, oral presentations.
Compulsory assignments
- Participate on lessons. Orally presentations
Recommended previous knowledge
Master degree or similar
Required previous knowledge
Master degree or similar with basic knowledge in environmental management, CSR and Industrial Ecology
Course materials
Litterature:
Information will be given at start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIS1061 | 10.0 | ||
| IØ8504 | 2.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2011
Language of instruction: English
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- Health, Safety and Environment
- Industrial Economics and Technology Management
- Environmental Management
- Technological subjects
- Annik Magerholm Fet
- Annik Magerholm Fet
- John Eilif Hermansen
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination arrangement: Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Report 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"