TUTS4000 Safe and Responsible Technology (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2026-2027, 2027-2028
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Opiskelijat analysoivat teknologioiden toimintaa, riskejä ja vaikutuksia luonnontieteellisestä ja yhteiskunnallisesta näkökulmasta.
Description
- Understanding technological principles and related safety considerations
- Technological risks, use scenarios, requirements, ethical aspects, and dual-use issues
- Safe-by-design approaches
- Integrating natural sciences with safety thinking and responsible technology development
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
- understands how physical, chemical, and biological phenomena relate to safety and technological solutions
- is able to evaluate safety considerations, risks, and opportunities associated with different technologies throughout their entire lifecycle
- is able to examine technology as part of society and anticipate its potential impacts
- can communicate safety-related aspects of technology clearly and understandably
- can work effectively in a small group and produce analysis that combines scientific reasoning with the perspective of technological safety
Study materials
Online learning materials provided for the implementation are available in Moodle. Any additional materials will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Starting from autumn 2027. The course is completed by attending teaching. The course includes lectures and exercises.
Evaluation criteria:
The assessment criteria may include practical exercises, written assignments, project work, and exams. The assessment targets and their weightings will be specified in connection with the implementation.
Time of teaching:
Period 1
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Method 2
Description:
Starting from autumn 2027. An alternative completion method is available for students who, for specific reasons, cannot complete the regular mode of study (e.g., language of instruction, living elsewhere, recommendation for individual study arrangements). Students must contact the teacher before registering if they need an alternative method.
Evaluation criteria:
The assessment criteria may include practical exercises, written assignments, project work, and exams. The assessment targets and their weightings will be specified in connection with the implementation.
Time of teaching:
Period 1
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
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Independent study (5 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish