Introduction to engineering

The history of building technology
The profession of engineers
Sustainability
Building technology
Organisation of building projects
Innovation
Academic writing

The course examines the engineering profession and how knowledge about technology can contribute to solve the environmental issues in our society. The students also learn about basic principles of innovation and entrepreneurship. As a professional engineer and academic person the students also will be trained in academic writing.When the students fulfilled the course they should be able to

Describe ¿sustainability¿ and the main environmental issues in our society

Describe energy systems and their impact to the environment

Write academic texts

Understand the engineering profession

The course is avaliable to both on-campus and off-campus students.

Lectures will either be streamed or pre-recorded. Supervision om campus or with use of the learning plattform Blackboard.

Compulsory works:
Group project
Individual article