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3. Salkind, N. J. (2014). Exploring research. Pearson Education.

SQE7003 Science and Technology in Sustainable Development

This course is designed to introduce students to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary aspects of S&T
Studies and its importance for achieving sustainable development. Students are also introduced to
the concept of Sustainable Development Goals which is based on the holistic development of social,
economic and environment. At the end of the course, students should be able to use this knowledge
to create a combination of contextual understanding in the development of S&T to achieve
sustainability.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 60%
Final Examination 40%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
-

Humanity Skill:
CT4, TS3

References:
1. Sachs, J. D. (2015). The age of sustainable development. Columbia University Press.
2. Elliott, J. (2012). An introduction to sustainable development. Routledge
3. Grin, J., Rotmans, J., & Schot, J. (2010). Transitions to sustainable development: new
directions in the study of long term transformative change. Routledge.

SQE7004 Selected Issues in Sustainability Science

This course is designed to provide students with detailed study on various sustainability science
issues. Students will be exposed to the implications of new technologies on society as well as
professional issues in science, technology and sustainable development. Issues that will be discussed
in the course are related to the development of S&T to economic, social and environmental
development, which are emphasised in the Sustainable Development Goals. The impacts of global
environmental, economic and social change will also be discussed in this course.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 60%
Final Examination 40%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
-

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