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280533 VU Sustainability in academia (2025S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
Continuous assessment of course work
We 05.03. 13:15-14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II

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. 15 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    The dates for the observation will be organized at the preliminary meeting on Monday 4.3.

    • Wednesday 19.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 26.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 02.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 09.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 30.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 07.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 14.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 21.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 28.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 04.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 11.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 18.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
    • Wednesday 25.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    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.

    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

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Students should attend 70% of the lectures 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. More detail will be given during the first lecture.

    Reading list

    Resources will be discussed during the course.

    Association in the course directory

    VER; PM-Nawi; VAF; PM-Astr;

    Last modified: Th 23.01.2025 17:06