Course - STS: Energy, Environment and Society 1 - KULT2209
KULT2209 - STS: Energy, Environment and Society 1
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | ALLE |
Course content
The course offers and introduction to social scientific perspectives on energy and environment, theories and methods for analyzing the social, political and economical aspects my production and consumption of energy. There is a specific focus on the Norwegian energy system and the development of energy technologies, energy supply and energy policies. Both innovation processes and strategies for renewable energy and environment are important subjects, as is commercialization, technological change and different user perspectives. The course is open to all students, and is part of the STS (studies in knowledge, technology and society) annual study program, which can be subject 2 / broad-based in most bachelor's degrees and qualifies for admission to PPU (social studies)
Learning outcome
Students of this course have knowledge of:
- social scientific understandings of energy, with focus on environmental, social, political and cultural aspects of production and consumption of energy
- central issues within social scientific studies of renewable energy technologies, with emphasis on innovation, controversies and domestication
- how the perspectives taught in the course are relevant to understanding the technological- and societal development
Students of this course are skilled at:
- working interdependently with solving issues using knowledge from the course
- utilizing knowledge gained from the course when analyzing and gaining a deeper understanding of their academic practices
- utilizing knowledge gained from the course to solve practical and theoretical problems, including the ability to reach independent conclusions
- writing and understanding analytical, well reasoned academic texts
Learning methods and activities
The teaching consists of lectures, student activities and discussions. Two compulsory written exercises. Home-exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Two written exercises
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Will be given at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFEL0006 | 7.5 | 01.09.2010 | |
| KULT2211 | 7.5 | 01.09.2013 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2022
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Science and Technology Studies
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
ALLE
Release
2021-12-10Submission
2021-12-17
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 ALLE INSPERA
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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"