Program Overview

Problem-based Learning in Science, Technology and Society

Module Description

The module "Problem-based Learning in Science, Technology and Society" focuses on teaching theories, techniques for planning and managing project work, and different approaches to problem-based learning (PBL), including the Aalborg Model.

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

• Explain fundamental teaching theories
• Explain techniques to plan and manage project work
• Explain different approaches to problem-based learning (PBL)
• Explain different approaches to analysis and judgment of problems and solutions related to engineering, natural, and medical science
• Describe specific methods within the subject area to perform such analysis and assessment

Skills

• Plan and manage a problem-based project work
• Analyse the study group's organisation and cooperation of the project work
• Reflect on the reasons for a group conflict and come up with possible solutions
• Analyse and evaluate own study and learning effort
• Reflect on the applied methods in a scientific perspective
• Point out relevant focus, concepts, and methods to find and develop solutions considering social and humanistic coherence

Competences

• Enter in a team-based project work
• Document and present the project work
• Reflect and develop own learning
• Enter in and optimize collaborative learning processes
• Reflect on the professional work in relation to the surrounding society

Type of Instruction

The course is a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, group sessions, and self-study.

Extent and Expected Workload

The course is 5 ECTS, with an expected workload of 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exam Details

• Name of Exam: Problem-based Learning in Science, Technology and Society
• Type of Exam: Written exam
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: Passed/Not Passed
• Type of Grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of Assessment: Stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the Module

• Danish Title: Problembaseret lćring i videnskab, teknologi og samfund
• Module Code: N-EN-B1-5
• Module Type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 5
• Language of Instruction: Danish and English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of Lecture: Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg, Campus Copenhagen
• Responsible for the Module: Annette Grunwald, Sřren Rosenlund Frimodt-Mřller

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Energy
• Department: Department of Energy
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science

Used in

The module is used in various Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering programs, including but not limited to:

• BSc in Mathematics-Economics
• BSc in Mathematics
• BSc in Chemistry
• BSc in Biology
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
• Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Programme in Energy Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Environmental Science)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Global Business Engineering)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Nanotechnology)