MEC-E1001 - Mechanical Engineering in Society, Lecture, 6.9.2024-11.10.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, you will
  • be aware of the breadth and impact of mechanical engineering as a field
  • know how your field connects to a variety of economic, environmental, and societal issues
  • be able to analyze different types of impact connected to engineering solutions
  • recognize different pathways to advance novel solutions
 

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Credits: 5

Schedule: 06.09.2024 - 11.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Vikki Eriksson, Tua Björklund

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course explores the broad impact that mechanical engineering as a field and profession has on society and how engineers can better take societal considerations into account. Societal impact is viewed through the lens of various global challenges, such as future sustainability. The course employs the university's cross-cutting strategies as organizing themes. Students will have an opportunity to connect the course themes to examples from their major or field of interest, as well as real-world engineering case studies.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Completion and quality of individual assignments and participation in lectures or replacement tasks. Course grade (0-5) determined by the amount of points accrued.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Individual assignments and either participation in face-to-face lectures or completion of replacement tasks.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Materials provided through MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    The course is compulsory to mechanical engineering master's level students.  Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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