Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-06 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameDigitalisering och samhälle
- CodeTEK600
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMTS
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- ThemeMTS 7.5 c
- DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 99117
- Maximum participants35 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0118 Take-home examination 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
- MPDCM - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MTS - Humans, Technology, Society, Year 1
- TIEPL - INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, Year 3 (compulsory elective)
- TKELT - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, Year 3 (compulsory elective)
- TKITE - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, Year 3 (elective)
- TKMED - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, Year 3 (elective)
- TKSAM - CIVIL ENGINEERING, Year 3 (elective)
Examiner
Catharina Landström- Head of Division, Science, Technology and Society, Technology Management and Economics
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level studiesCourse specific prerequisites
No particular prerequisites are needed.Aim
The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge about digitalisation in various sectors as well as in the everyday lives of citizens. The course will address how digitalisation interplays with societal and institutional development to help students comprehend societal aspects of digitalisation. Participants will acquire analytical tools for critically assessing the interplay between digitalisation and society through engaging with theoretical perspectives applied in case studies.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Describe and analyze the interplay between digitalisation on the one hand and societal change on the other
- Identify factors that influence digitalisation
- Describe and analyze the mechanisms of digitalisation
- Explain and interpret historical processes of digitalisation, and also make forecasts of future effects of digitalisation, both short-term and long-term
- Describe and analyze theoretical concepts and explanatory models for the interplay between digitalisation and societal change
- Problematize the societal consequences of digitalisation, then, now and in the future
- Observe the ethical problems that digitalisation may involve
- Write argumentative text
Content
This course investigates digitalisation in case studies of public and private enterprises in different sectors to explain how terms such as Industry 4.0, big data, and smart devices capture digital innovations and services that drive next generation businesses characterised by interconnected devices, automated processes, and storage, analysis, and use of massive amounts of data. Students will hear about real experiences of companies and institutions which have been changing their procedures and strategies to embrace the opportunities brought about by digitalisation. The course also discusses the role governments and policy makers play for unlocking the benefits of digitalisation and counter threats and challenges. In addition, the course raises awareness of the complexity of a digital society, by addressing ethical concerns related to privacy, social inclusion, security, and sustainability.
Organisation
The course consists of lectures, study visits and seminars, some of which are compulsory.
Literature
All material, including book chapters, scientific articles, popular sciene articles and official documents published by public authorities will be made accessible to students in the course webpage.
Examination including compulsory elements
The examination is composed of three parts: group-based project, take-home exam, reflection reports. Additional hand-ins such as questions to lectures may be added.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.