Universität Wien

280530 VU Sustainability in academia (2023W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Thursday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Thursday 16.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Thursday 30.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Thursday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Thursday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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 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 and the IPCC report. Through discussions, readings, and presentations, we will explore the impact of our research field(s) on climate change. Such awareness is crucial to address the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to reflect on potential solutions effectively.
In the final part of the course, we will focus on solutions and group presentations.

No prior knowledge of climate change is required.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be assessed on their active participation during the course and on their final group presentation.
The format of the presentation and the assessment criteria will be discussed during the first lecture.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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%

Examination topics

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

Reading list

Ressources will be discussed during the course.

Association in the course directory

WIG; VER; BEN;

Last modified: Fr 01.09.2023 14:28