231.038 Ethics and technology (series of lectures)
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2021W, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VO Lecture
  • Format: Online

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to recognize ethical implications in decision-making processes in all areas of society, especially in relation to the technical sciences. You will learn and experience the ethical principles in which all cultures agree, that they can serve as orientation and as immutable standards.

Subject of course

The series of lectures, which is realized in cooperation with the initiative Weltethos Österreich, addresses the ethical aspects of ecology, climate change, transport, politics, economy and sustainable development.

Teaching methods

Discussion of the connections using concrete, practical examples.

Mode of examination

Written

Additional information

Vortragende im Wintersemester 2021/22:

  • 04.10.2021           Hermann KNOFLACHER: Warum eine Ethikvorlesung für TechnikerInnen?
  • 11.10.2021           Ardeshir MAHDAVI: „Publish or Perish“: Gedanken über den wissenschaftlichen Review-Prozess
  • 18.10.2021           Robert BRAUN: Responsible Innovation: technology responsive to societal needs and ethical concerns [EN]
  • 25.10.2021           No lecture
  • 08.11.2021           Elisabeth OBERZAUCHER: Ethische Technik braucht MenschenforscherInnen
  • 22.11.2021           Edith RIETHER: Weltethos und Technik
  • 29.11.2021           Markus KNOFLACHER: Ethik im Handlungskontext
  • 06.12.2021           Peter WEISH: Zukunftsfähige Technik
  • 13.12.2021           Wolfgang REHM: Umweltverfahren im Spannungsfeld von Technik, Recht und Ethik
  • 10.01.2022           Helga KROMP-KOLB: Zur Ethik der Wissenschaft am Beispiel des Klimawandels
  • 17.01.2022           Wolfgang ZAGLER: Technik für Menschen
  • 24.01.2022           Tarafa BAGHAJATI: Ethik im Bauwesen

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Mon18:00 - 19:3004.10.2021 - 24.01.2022 Live Online-Vorlesung
Ethics and technology (series of lectures) - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Mon04.10.202118:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon11.10.202118:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon18.10.202118:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon08.11.202118:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon15.11.202118:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon22.11.202118:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon29.11.202118:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon06.12.202118:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon13.12.202118:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon10.01.202218:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon17.01.202218:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung
Mon24.01.202218:00 - 19:30 Live Online-Vorlesung

Examination modalities

Written proof of achievement.
Since compulsory attendance exists, at least 8 appointments must be attended in order to be able to take the written exam.

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
16.09.2021 13:00 03.11.2021 14:00 03.11.2021 14:00

Curricula

Literature

- Knoflacher, H.: Verkehrsplanung für den Menschen, Band I: Grundstrukturen, Orac
- Knoflacher, H.: Zur Harmonie von Stadt und Verkehr; Böhlau
- Knoflacher, H.: Landschaft ohne Autobahnen; Böhlau

Miscellaneous

  • Attendance Required!

Language

German