Program Overview

Course Information

The course AL1510 States and Trends is a 7.5 credit course.

Information per Course Offering

The course is offered in the Autumn semester, with the following details:

• Start date: 24 August 2026
• End date: 11 January 2027
• Periods: Autumn 2026: P2 (4 hp), P1 (3.5 hp)
• Pace of study: 25%
• Application code: 11519
• Form of study: Normal Evenings
• Language of instruction: Swedish
• Number of places: 1-20
• Target group: Non-programme students / Single course students

Course Syllabus

The course syllabus is available as a PDF.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

The course consists of a seminar series where lecturers from KTH and elsewhere share their experiences and perspectives. Each lecture contains a literature section as well as an organized discussion in small groups and a plenary discussion.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Describe and discuss current societal challenges in terms of social, environmental, and technological aspects.
• Describe, discuss, and comment on the central parts of a lecture, as well as provide a brief reflection and analysis of the subject area.
• Actively participate in debates on current societal challenges with various actors.
• Explain and analyse a complex societal problem in the context of an in-depth study.
• Present an in-depth study orally and in writing according to accepted scientific approach.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• INL1 - Hand-in assignment, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• PRO1 - Project assignment, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• SEM1 - Seminar, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Other Requirements for Final Grade

Mandatory attendance at 75% of the course sessions, including submissions (INL; 2.5 credits), approved final seminar including submission (SEM; 0.5 credits), and implementation of a project work with associated reporting at a seminar (PRO1; 4.5 credits).

Examiner

Hanna Nathaniel Jiechen Wu

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Offered by

ABE/Sustainability and Environmental Engineering

Main Field of Study

Technology

Education Cycle

First cycle