After successful completion of the course, students are able to understand society (i.e. industry, politics, NGOs and other relevant actors and interests) as an important factor for “success”, i.e. the development and implementation of (new) technologies. By means of concrete examples, it will be shown what role technology plays in modern society and what ethical challenges it sometimes poses. So, students are encouraged to think about their own professional role from a broader perspective.
(Lecture in German language!)
The lecture addresses topics such as:
The course contents are taught in the form of a lecture. The focus is on the lecturer’s input, whose structure is documented in the slides. Furthermore, the active participation of the students is encouraged in the form of joint discussions.
In case the class or exam face to face is restricted due to regulatory requirements or requirements of TU Vienna regarding COVID-19, the lecture will be held online. Due to this change, announced dates may change. If the lecture takes place online, the following methods and procedures apply:
Method (online):
Recording of lecture will be available
Exam (online)
Written exam (Single-Choice-test online on TUWEL)
Evaluation:
Evaluation scheme same as live exam (information given in lecture)
Necessary technical equipment for (online) lecture and exam:
Laptop/Computer, internet access
Written exam (Single-Choice-test)
This is an introductory class.
