Course - Social perspectives on innovation and sustainable transitions - GEOG3100
GEOG3100 - Social perspectives on innovation and sustainable transitions
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
The course provides an introduction to innovation as a field of research, emphasizing the evolution from classical contributions from mainly economists to today's interdisciplinary research field where sustainable transitions has become an important part of the concept of innovation.
A key topic for discussion in the course is the significance that innovation has and should have for the sustainable transformation of society. At the same time, the importance of various societal conditions for innovation and sustainable transformation is emphasized. This forms the basis for critical analyses and discussions on the roles that innovation and sustainability play in contemporary society. More specific topics include renewable energy transition, mineral extraction for the green shift, circular economy, and questions regarding just green transitions.
Furthermore, the subject also deals with various forms of innovation, and the institutional organization of innovation policy in Norway.
Learning outcome
A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge:
- has knowledge about the connections between innovation, sustainable transition and societal development.
Skills:
- is able to critically evaluate theories and concepts related to innovation and sustainable transition.
General competence:
- has acquired understanding of the mutual relationship between innovation and sustainability in society, and how they form the basis for restructuring processes and policy design at different geographic scales.
Learning methods and activities
Up to 16 hours lectures, compulsory seminars, group work and presentations.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation in seminars, group work and presentations.
Further on evaluation
The compulsory assignments must be completed and approved in order to be eligible to take the exam. Same form of examination is given when re-sitting for the exam or improving the grade. The exam is offered both in the autumn and spring semester.
Required previous knowledge
Completed a bachelor degree.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Entrepreneurship
- Geography
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-12-09Submission
2024-12-12
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2025-06-02Submission
2025-06-05
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"