Universität Wien

280537 VU Sustainability in academia (2024S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 20 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

The first four lectures will be accessible in hybrid mode. Students who can attend in person are strongly encouraged to do so for easier discussions. The examination will be in person only.

  • Montag 11.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
  • Montag 15.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
  • Montag 22.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
  • Montag 06.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
  • Montag 03.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
  • Montag 17.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Education shapes the minds of the future. The challenges we are facing now require more than
ever in depth reasoning, innovative transformations, and collaboration.
As surface temperatures rise, forest fires rage, and extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, climate scientists have been calling for help for decades. Academia and research play a pivotal role in driving the sustainable transition. This course focuses on addressing climate change and sustainability from an academic and research point of view.
The course will be highly interactive, with a strong emphasis on discussions and debates. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the state of climate change, the IPCC report, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Through discussions, readings, and presentations, we will explore the impact of our research field(s) on the planet and the society. We will also explore the role of universities and its different stakeholders as driver of the transition. Such awareness is crucial to address the UN's SDGs, and to reflect on potential solutions effectively.
In the final part of the course, we will focus on solutions and final group presentations.
No prior knowledge of sustainability or climate change is required.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Students will be assessed on their active participation during the course and on their final group debate.
The debate will take the format of a Model United Nations (MUN) debate. Students will have to collaborate to answer a global question.
The format of the debate and the assessment criteria will be discussed during the first lecture.

For more information about MUN debate you can check this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCCjaVjnArI

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Students should attend 70% of the lessons to pass the course.
The final grade is based on:
Active participation during the lectures - 40%
Final group presentation - 60%

Prüfungsstoff

Course materials and active participation will be included in the examination.

Literatur

Resources will be discussed during the course.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

WIG; VER; PM-Nawi; BEN; PM-FnNawi; BA-ERD-25.0; MA-ERD-W-1.1;

Letzte Änderung: Mi 30.10.2024 11:46