Course - Introduction to the engineering profession - INGG1001
Introduction to the engineering profession
New from the academic year 2019/2020
About
About the course
Course content
The course consists of four main themes with sub-points:
Ethics and technology
-Technology and science history
-Scientific method, science theory
-Ethics (including professional ethics)
-General HSE
History of science, the role of the engineer in society
-Engineering role
-Interaction technology and society
-Corporate Responsibility
-Sustainability
-Lifecycle analysis
-Teamwork / Group Processes
Basic programming, optional programming language
-Use of common digital tools in their professional direction
Project work
-Source criticism
-Innovation / change expertise
-Report writing
-Dissemination
-Project management / economics
Learning outcome
Knowledge
a) The candidate understands the engineering profession and the engineer's role, as well as ethical issues in the environment, society and working life.
b) The candidate has knowledge that provides the basis for seeing technology - both as theory and practice - in historical and future-oriented perspectives.
c) The candidate has insight into and understanding of key theories of knowledge and scientific methodology.
d) The candidate has basic knowledge of projects as a form of work, both about organization, implementation and reporting.
e) The candidate is particularly familiar with his / her own course of study in the above paragraphs.
Skills
a) The candidate can identify engineering issues and reflect critically on these in light of his knowledge of different views of science, technology and ethics.
b) The candidate can argue objectively and systematically as well as exercise source criticism.
c) The candidate can use processes for creativity and innovation in project work.
d) The candidate can use professional tools, techniques and terminology in his / her own field of study.
e) The candidate has basic programming skills
General competence
a) The candidate can reflect critically on different value, science and technology views and relate them to their own field of study and professional practice.
b) The candidate can identify environmental and ethical challenges related to technological products and solutions.
c) The candidate can share his / her knowledge and experience with others, both in writing and orally.
d) The candidate can organize, plan and carry out his / her learning and work tasks and cooperate well and reflected in groups.
Learning methods and activities
Student-oriented learning methods. Project-oriented teaching.
- Resource lectures
- Student presentations
- Peer Review
- Laboratory work
- Report writing
- Group work
Mandatory activities:
4 submissions, of which at least 1 must be individual:
- Multiple choice test
- Programming code
- Oral presentation of project
- Academic text
Compulsory assignments
- Assignments
Further on evaluation
Final grade is based on two elements which both must be passed:
-1 project report based on group work.
-1 Written 2 hours individual digital exam.
If fail on project report/group work, an improved project report can be submitted within September 1st. Re-sit of digital individual written exam in August.
Resit exam can be implemented for some parts without all assessments need to be retaken. It is given the opportunity to complain about parts of this topic before all subtasks have been completed.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| INGA1001 | 10 sp | |
| INGT1001 | 10 sp |
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2019
Rapport
Submission 2019-12-05 Time Release 12:00
Submission 12:00 Duration 2 months Exam system Inspera Assessment
Skriftlig eksamen
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.