751-1070-00L Value-based Design Approach for Emerging Technologies (University of Zurich)
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Lecturers | M. Paschke |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student. UZH Module Code: 10SMVBD Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 751-1070-00 S | Value-based Design Approach for Emerging Technologies (University of Zurich) **Course at University of Zurich** | 20s hrs | M. Paschke |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Technological innovation and emerging technologies may enable or disrupt environmental, economic or societal improvements. A responsible way forward considers values in the development of the technologies. The blended-learning course with face-to-face block course elements, self- learning phases and case studies is at the intersection between technology ethics and value-sensitive design. |
| Learning objective | Students will - Be informed about the ethical considerations associated with the use and development of new and emerging technologies in different settings of our society. - Learn how ethical reflection and value statements can provide guidance for future research and design decisions. - Apply a value-based design process to emerging technologies and applications in their research. - Get to know the value-based design approach. |
| Content | Block 1 (8 hours) Day 1 (face-to-face): An introduction to the notions of ethics and values in the context of technological innovation. An introduction to the value-sensitive design framework (VSD) will conclude the first session. Block 2 (8 hours) Day 2 (face-to-face): An introduction to the value-based design approach (VBD). In between: Self-study session (20 hours): Self-guided in the OLAT environment: webinars and online course material on key knowledge points. Group work (20 hours): Participants will apply the value-based design approach to a technology application or an innovation project of their choice in a small group. Final Half-Day (4 hours) Day 3: Individual presentation of own project, using the tools and approaches introduced and exercised during the course in a pitch to a jury. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Good Englisch Skills are necessary. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | M. Paschke |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Registration modalities, date and venue of the performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorate Environmental Systems Sciences | Inter- and Transdisciplinary Courses | W |  |