TGTU01 Technology and Ethics, ECTS-points
/TEKNIK OCH ETIK/

Advancement level:
B

Aim:
The course aims at affording - a sound knowledge of ethical theories and principles, - a sound knowledge of ethical problems in connection with technical development and application, - proficiency in the application of ethical analytical methods for ethical problems, - reflections on the ethical responsibilities of technicians.

Prerequisites:
Requisite general qualifications for university.

Course organization:
The course consists of lectures and seminars, intended, among other things, for the accounting of completed tasks.

Course content:
To work with ethical problems: questions of methodology, decision theory Normative ethical theories and principles Technical development and moral responsibility Ethical criteria in choice of technology The professional ethics of engineers

Course literature:
Martin, M.W. & Schinzinger, R. Ethics in Engineering. (2:nd ed.), New York 1989. G Collste: Etik i datasamhället

UPG1
TEN 1Written examination
Course language is Swedish.