IN5010 – Design, Technology and Society
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
In this course we explore the relations between technology and society, with a focus on the ethical, political, and sustainability dimensions of technology and how these, in turn, intersect with society. We explore in particular the linkages between design, technological change, and current societal challenges, such as artificial intelligence, climate change, digitalisation, inequality, privacy, surveillance, and intersectionality.
The basic assumption in this course is that we, as technology developers, designers, and innovators, contribute to the making of the future of our communities and planet. We will explore this role critically and creatively, working with practical examples, discussions, documentaries, and hands-on workshops.
Learning outcome
After this course you will be able to:
- understand the complexity of the relations between technology and society
- discuss social, environmental, and ethical challenges in technology design and use
- present your perspective on the ethical responsibility of the information technology developer, designer or innovator
- engage in critical and reflexive discussions of new and emerging information technologies
Admission to the course
Students admitted at UiO must?apply for courses?in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about?admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
IN5010 and IN9010?will be assessed together in regards to?the number of admissions, with?priority given to PhD candidates with IN9010 in an approved study plan.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with IN9010 – Design, teknologi og samfunn.
- 10 credits overlap with INF5011 – Technology Society Ethics (continued).
- 10 credits overlap with INF9011 – Science technology society ethics (continued).
Teaching
3 hours of lectures per week through the spring semester.
There are three mandatory assignments:
- two presentations (group assignments)
- presentation of final project (group project)
In addition, you must participate in a minimum of 80% of all teaching activity.
Examination
The exam consists of an oral group exam. All mandatory assignments must be approved before you can take the exam.
It will also be counted as one of?your three?attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: INF5011 – Technology Society Ethics (continued), IN9010 – Design, teknologi og samfunn, INF9011 – Science technology society ethics (continued)
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about?the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are?offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester. Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.