280537 VU Sustainability in academia (2024S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Mo 05.02.2024 00:00 to Tu 27.02.2024 23:59
- Registration is open from Th 29.02.2024 00:00 to We 06.03.2024 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.03.2024 23:59
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
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.
Monday
11.03.
13:15 - 14:45
Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
Monday
15.04.
13:15 - 14:45
Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
Monday
22.04.
13:15 - 14:45
Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
Monday
06.05.
13:15 - 14:45
Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
N
Monday
03.06.
13:15 - 14:45
Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
Monday
17.06.
13:15 - 14:45
Geol.-Praktikumsraum 2B201 2.OG UZA II
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
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
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
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%
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
Resources will be discussed during the course.
Association in the course directory
WIG; VER; PM-Nawi; BEN; PM-FnNawi; BA-ERD-25.0; MA-ERD-W-1.1;
Last modified: Mo 11.03.2024 16:06
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.