TGTU01 | Technology and Ethics, 6 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 | ||
TEN1 | Written examination, 4 p. | |
UPG1 | Written examination, 0 p. |