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48953-01 - Kernvorlesung: Introduction to Sustainable Development (3 KP)
| Semester | Herbstsemester 2026 |
| Angebotsmuster | Jedes Herbstsemester |
| Dozierende |
Janina Grabs (janina.grabs@unibas.ch)
Frank Christian Krysiak (frank.krysiak@unibas.ch) Alejandra Morán Ordóñez (alejandra.moranordonez@unibas.ch) |
| Inhalt | In this introductory course (core lecture), participants are familiarized with the topic of sustainability from scientific perspectives. In this lecture, a first insight into the background, the history, and the important concepts of SD will be provided. An overview on the important current topics in sustainable development and their peculiarities will be given. As well, the political and the societal meaning and the scientific approaches towards SD will be discussed. |
| Lernziele | - Students have acquired knowledge of the background, the history, and the important concepts of SD; - they can distinguish between the political and the societal meaning and the scientific approaches towards SD; - they are aware of the high complexity of SD topics, in terms of spatio-temporal relationships, in terms of the necessary contribution of different disciplines, and in terms of divergent perspectives; - they gain an overview on the important current topics in SD and acquire knowledge of the peculiarities of these topics; - they learn to transfer general concepts of SD topics on new topics. |
| Literatur | Tba in class |
| Bemerkungen | This core lecture is mandatory for every MSD student (both curricula). The lecture is offered by the MSD. Prof. Dr. Alejandra Morán Ordóñez, Prof. Dr. Frank Krysiak and Prof. Dr. Janina Grabs (lead of this lecture) are heading the MSD teaching committee. |
| Teilnahmevoraussetzungen | Exclusively for students from the MSD 2017 and MSD 2026 (incl. preparation semester MSD). No other students admitted. |
| Anmeldung zur Lehrveranstaltung | Course enrollment on online services should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period, at the latest until 14. September 2026. Withdrawal possible until Monday of teaching week five. Exclusively for students from the MSD 2017 and MSD 2026 (incl. preparation semester MSD). No other students admitted. |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | kein spezifischer Einsatz |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Dienstag | 10.15-12.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Seminarraum S 01 |
| Bemerkungen |
Exam date: 08. December 2026. Repeat exam date: 19. January 2027. Details regarding room allocation: tba |
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Dienstag 15.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 22.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 29.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 06.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 13.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 20.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 27.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 03.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 10.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 17.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 24.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 01.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | --, -- |
| Dienstag 08.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | -- Anfrage zentraler Raum für Lehre-, -- |
| Dienstag 19.01.2027 | 10.15-12.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Module |
Modul: Interdisziplinäre Forschung zu Nachhaltigkeit (Masterstudium: Sustainable Development (Studienbeginn vor 01.08.2026)) Modul: Introduction to Sustainability Science (Masterstudium: Sustainable Development) |
| Prüfung | Leistungsnachweis |
| Hinweise zur Prüfung | Compulsory attendance in presence, required readings, presentation. Details according to information of the lecturers. Final written examination/repeat examination: during usual lecture time: 08.12.2026; repeat exam: 19.01.2027. For details regarding dates and rooms see online course directory/section "dates and rooms". If after a 2nd attempt the result is a fail (score lower than 4.0) again, the student is expelled from the MSD (see MSD study regulations, § 14). This applies to both curricula. |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung | Anm.: Belegen Lehrveranstaltung; Abm.: stornieren |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | eine Wiederholung, bester Versuch zählt |
| Skala | 1-6 0,1 |
| Belegen bei Nichtbestehen | nicht wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Universität Basel |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |