MAPD4100 Sustainable Design Approaches Emneplan

Grading scale A-F.

An internal;and external examiner make the assessment of all exams.

Pia Borlund

• Sustainability principles
• Sustainability challenges
• Human basic needs
• Sustainable design strategies
• Design for a circular economy (Cradle to Cradle)
• Understand the principles of Life Cycle Assessment
• UN Sustainable development goals
• Tripple bottom line (people, planet, profit)
• Systems thinking
• Design for sustainable behaviour
• Harmful substances in products
• Team work processes and reflection of own learning as well as self-management

The course presupposes knowledge about information searching and metadata-based information systems at bachelor level.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• One assignment in group or individual, orally presented or written submission
• Individual reflection essay on learning process, downloaded assignment

Group or individual written home examination, which consists of:

• One written report. Describing an understanding of the theory, research and analyses approaches supporting a design practice for sustainability, as well as relevant design methodology and methods explored through a project of design practice. The report may vary according to the project and chosen format/layout, but between 10 and 40 pages are expected.

The examination result can be appealed.

No restrictions on examination resources

Grade scale A-F.

Two internal. External examiner is used periodically.