ECAM ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Combined Bachelor's / Master's Degree
General Data
Academic program ECAM ENGINEERING PROGRAM :
Type d'EC Classes
Lectures : 3h00
Tutorials : 6h00
Total duration : 18h00
Status :
Period :
Semester 1
Education language :
English
Learning Outcomes
This course introduces the main issues of Sustainable Development (SD) with a specific focus on the role of future engineers and the way of thinking the future responsibilities of individuals and of industry.
Students must be familiarized with the popular issues raised by SD. They must develop their capacity to:
- Discuss and debate about the current SD issues
- Adopt a critical viewpoint on these issues
- Develop a critical presentation on a debating topic: perform some personal research (scientific bibliography); popularization of the subject; and oral presentation.
Content
Part 1:
Discussion:
- About the background of the students
- About the role of engineers in the future, in the context of industry evolution.
Course 1: Introduction to Sustainable Development:
- Historical background
- The 12 SD objectives of the United Nations
- Main issues raised from technology development and current trends
Choice of topics and constitution of pairs.
Pre-requisites / co-requisites
None
Bibliography
- Brundtland Commission (1987) "Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development" United Nations
- UNESCO (2018) "Issues and trends in education for sustainable development" ISBN 978-92-3-100244-1.
- United Nations website: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
Assessment(s)
Nature Coefficient Observable objectives
1Intermediate deliverable: report containing a detailed plan + bibliography90Written exam
2MCQ10Written exam