English translation of course syllabus

Challenge-driven Innovation with Design Thinking, 7.5 credits

(Utmaningsdriven innovation med Design Thinking, 7,5 högskolepoäng)

Course code 1573ÖV
Subject area Other Interdisciplinary Studies
Main field of study No main subject
Progressive specialisation G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Academic school School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies
Disciplary domain Technology 100%
Grading scale Two-grade scale
Education cycle First-cycle (Bachelor)
Course level C
Language of instruction English
Valid from Spring semester 2017

Validation

This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University on 2016-09-14 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.

Entry requirements

60 higher education credits and the equivalent of upper secondary course English 6

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to

  • use design-based methods to work with social challenges in interdisciplinary teams
  • apply discipline-specific knowledge in interdisciplinary creative design
  • define and delimit a social design problem using interdisciplinary perspectives
  • develop and test ideas and prototypes for innovations (products, services or processes) from a given problem
  • visualise innovation work through sketches, models, and prototypes
  • communicate the process, and the results of, an innovation project to private and public sector collaboration parties, selected target audiences and interest groups
  • reflect upon collaboration and communication within interdisciplinary teams and Design Thinking.

Course content, modules and examinations

On the course, students work with assignments provided by players in the public or private sectors. Coursework is done in interdisciplinary groups, using Design Thinking as a method, the aim being to present innovative solutions to real, social challenges. Over the course, students will also reflect individually on group dynamics, interdisciplinarity, and Design Thinking.

1001, Challenge driven innovation with Design Thinking, 7.5 credits

(Utmaningsdriven innovation med Design Thinking, 7,5 högskolepoäng)

Grades permitted: Two-grade scale


Course design

The course consists of workshops, group discussions, and joint presentations of project work.

Examination format

 Workshop participation

  • Group presentations
  • Oral and written presentation, delivery, of innovation group project
  • Individual written reflections

At least 80% attendance at workshops is necessary for a pass grade. Absence from no more than 40% of the course's workshops and presentations may be compensated for with individual written assignments (does not apply to the final presentation of the innovation project).

The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.

If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.

Restrictions on accreditation

The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.