Vulnerability and Technological Development (BYS210)
The purpose of the course is to give students a basic understanding of social science theories about technological development, as well as how technological development processes can contribute to a more efficient and safer society, but also new threats and risks. The course will also give the students an introduction to security challenges in specific technology areas such as ICT, infrastructure and the oil industry, as well as how the authorities can meet and handle these challenges through various measures.
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Course code
BYS210
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
The course covers theories about technological development, vulnerability and social security. Themes are how societal factors affect technological development, and how technological change contributes to creating various societal-related security challenges. The course will address vulnerability challenges related to specific technology areas such as ICT, infrastructure and the oil business. The course will also look at various management and regulatory challenges linked to technological development, as well as how these can be met through various forms of regulatory measures.
The course specifically addresses the following general topics:
- societal factors that influence technological development
- sociological theories that can explain technological change
- how technological development can change old and create new threats and risks
- participation, regulation and management challenges in technological development
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course, students are expected to have knowledge of:
- various social science perspectives and concepts that can be used to understand and analyze technological development
- the interaction between technologies and society
- key characteristics of technologies that contribute to increasing or reducing vulnerability and risk in society
- dilemmas in the development and use of technology in relation to vulnerability and risk
- management challenges and regulatory opportunities in the development of various technologies
Skills
After completing the course, students must:
- be able to analyze how different aspects of technological change processes and technologies can contribute to different forms of vulnerabilities and society-related security challenges
- be able to analyze how such security challenges can be met and handled through various instruments for managing and regulating technology and technological change processes
- be able to present issues and topics related to technological development in the form of oral and written presentations
General competence
After completing the course, students are expected to have general competence in:
- to understand and analyze technological change processes using social concepts and theory.
- to understand how technological change can contribute to new security challenges, and how the authorities can meet these through various measures and forms of regulation.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 5 Hours | Letter grades |
Written digital exam in Inspera.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Henrik KvadsheimCourse teacher:
Preben Hempel LindøeHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Vulnerability and technological development (BSA240_1) | 10 |