Environmental Ethics 2 (2cr)
Course unit code: E-010312
General information
- Credits
- 2 cr
Objectives
To raise the ethical and social awareness of the student in relation to environmental issues considering today’s rapid advances in science and technology, and to support the formation of professional ethics and morals of the student.
Content
Short history of philosophy and contemporary perspective on science, technology and ethics; the economics and ethics of technological change; human values and nature; equity and distribution: social values and technological options; global interdependence.
Further information
The course comprises of two parts: lectures and individual task setting before the 3rd year practical training and a seminar upon return from the training in the 4th study year. Educational methods: teach-in, series of lectures, study conversation, process writing, self study/distance learning, assignments, practical work, diary (learning diary, project diary, work diary), coursework, summary report/essay, collective learning, problem-based learning and seminar. Active participation in the class. Language of instruction: English. Study year: 3-4.