Content of Learning Activity

Beyond climates, contemporary issues for a Society in transition: Different forms of transition: challenges and observations; Understanding the dynamics of change in a transitioning society; Understanding the role of engineers in societal change
New Economies and Governances in Transitions: Economies of functionality, circular economy, and cooperation; Insights from public and private organizations; The role of new forms of governance in a transitioning society
Resources (material and immaterial) and needs linked to a territory, a community, an organization or a team: Analysis of material resources and their boundaries; Understanding the need of immaterial resources to develop social well-being, equity, and inclusivity
Openness and collaboration in science and technology: Open Science; Open Innovation
Towards a sobriety in technology, the LowTech mindset: Understanding the concepts, principles and values; Analyzing successes and failures; Criteria of adoption
Engineering with Design mindsets: Inclusive design, Ethical design; Sustainable design, design for recycling; Collaborative design, co-creation and user-centricity
Design Thinking and co-innovation: Design Thinking approaches and principles in engineering; Applying Design Thinking in co-innovation
Scalability in a Society in transition: Scalability considerations in a transitioning society : social, economic, and environmental aspects; 

Required Learning Resources/Tools

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Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

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Other Recommended Reading

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Mode of delivery

• Face-to-face

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

• Cours magistraux
• Conférences
• Exercices dirigés

Evaluations

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