After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

…understand and apprecia the concept of technology as part of our social world
…critically reflect on exisiting technologies and technological visions or agendas
…develop a personal interpretation of a responsible working ethos
…explore technological opportunity spaces with a moral compass

Building on the material presented and discussed in the VU, students will evaluate an own (ongoing, or finished) project with respect to RRI dimensions as part of the practical part.

Students will assess selected projects in teams regarding potential impacts on society and the environment. They will furthermore develop recommendations for improved project design in case of identified deficits; in case of ongoing projects implementation of the recommendations will be considered. In intermediate and final presentations, students showcase progress and will write a final critical evaluation report.

handed-in critical evaluation report and final presentation