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49077-01 - Vorlesung mit Übungen: Global Change Resources (3 KP)
| Semester | Herbstsemester 2026 |
| Angebotsmuster | Jedes Herbstsemester |
| Dozierende | Miriam Simone Andres (miriamsimone.andres@unibas.ch, BeurteilerIn) |
| Inhalt | From sand to solar, from molybdenum to mobile phones, from cobalt to computers: mineral resources form the basis of practically every aspect of our modern society. Never before in the history of our global community have we extracted, produced and consumed more of these valuable resources. This course aims to: - identify key mineral and fossil resources; - understand their distribution, extraction and transport pathways; - highlight environmental risks, legal frameworks and societal impacts; - discuss alternative concepts, learn about the circular economy and the 3R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle). With a mixture of lectures, case studies, exercises and excursions, you will learn about the complexity of extracting rare earth minerals, which are critical for our electronic and digital economy. Because Switzerland has no oil and gas resources, but plenty of salt, sand and silt, these valuable resources will be emphasized in a local context. Furthermore, we will investigate the history of how the extraction of mineral resources has evolved over the last hundred years. We will explore the question of ‘Who owns the mineral resources under your house? And the mineral resources on the seabed.’ We will also track the carbon footprint of the cement industry and how to eliminate the CO2 by-product of the production process. Switzerland is a champion in the waste management department and is also advanced in the recycling of mineral resources and urban mining. A firsthand view of such a recycling plant will be integrated into the course as a scheduled excursion. |
| Lernziele | - Knowledge of key mineral and fossil resources, their occurrence and distribution. - Understanding of extraction and transport pathways of key mineral and fossil resources. - Basis understanding of environmental risks, legal frameworks and societal impacts. - Basic understanding of CO2 in the production of i.e. cement and complexity of carbon capture and storage. - Knowledge of processes and challenges in waste management and urban mining. |
| Literatur | Tba in class. |
| Bemerkungen | Mandatory for students of the MSD 2017 and MSD 2026 who have chosen the focus area/major in natural sciences. No credit points transfer possible to any different module than published. Those who have already taken a similar course should contact Prof. Dr. A. Morán Ordóñez to arrange an alternative option and to set up a Learning Agreement. Template available with MSD office. Students who have chosen the focus areas (MSD 2017)/majors (MSD 2026) in social sciences or economics (and economics) transfer the credit points to the 'FASR' module (learning agreement, MSD 2017); or the "Electives" module (MSD 2026). This lecture is offered by the MSD. Dr. Miriam Andres holds a teaching assignment. |
| Teilnahmevoraussetzungen | Special course application required for ALL (for details see 'course application' or 'Anmeldung'). Limited number of participants (25). Students of the MSD (incl. preparation semester) have a first priority; those of the mentioned fields of study (see list of modules) have a second priority. If you study something different you must do at least a master's degree within the Departement of Enviromental Sciences (Faculty of Sciences) and may attend the course in case of vacancies (third priority). No other students admitted. MSD students (both curricula) MSD students who have chosen the focus area (MSD 2017)/(without) major (MSD 2026) in social sciences or in economics (and management) must more or less have completed the “Complementary Knowledge in Natural Sciences” module. |
| Anmeldung zur Lehrveranstaltung | Course enrollment on online services should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period at the latest until Monday, 14. September 2026. Withdrawal possible until Monday of teaching week five. Please note entry requirements. For details see section "admission requirements". Mandatory application for ALL! Link opens on 13. August 26/noon: https://adam.unibas.ch/go/svy/2074573 Login and application only possible with open link. Link guides to the ADAM website, you still must do the login and join this ADAM course if you are not a member. First emails with confirmation of participation will be sent out in week 36. In case of vacancies the online application link remains open until 24. September 26/noon. |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | kein spezifischer Einsatz |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Montag | 08.15-10.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Bemerkungen |
Exam date: 14. December 2026 Repeat exam date: 18. January 2027 For details regarding time and room see below. |
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Montag 14.09.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 21.09.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 28.09.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 05.10.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 12.10.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 19.10.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 26.10.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 02.11.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 09.11.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 16.11.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 23.11.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 30.11.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 07.12.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Montag 14.12.2026 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Montag 18.01.2027 | 08.15-10.00 Uhr | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Module |
Modul: Kernbereich Naturwissenschaften (Masterstudium: Sustainable Development (Studienbeginn vor 01.08.2026)) Modul: Sustainable Resource and Soil Management (Masterstudium: Geowissenschaften) Modul: Topics and Methods: Natural Sciences (Masterstudium: Sustainable Development) |
| Prüfung | Leistungsnachweis |
| Hinweise zur Prüfung | Compulsory attendance in presence, required readings, presentation, etc. Details according to information of M. Andres. Final written examination/repeat examination: during usual lecture time: 12.12.2026; repeat exam: 18.01.2027. For details regarding dates and rooms see online course directory/section "dates and rooms". |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung | Anm.: Belegen Lehrveranstaltung; Abm.: stornieren |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | eine Wiederholung, bester Versuch zählt |
| Skala | 1-6 0,1 |
| Belegen bei Nichtbestehen | beliebig wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Universität Basel |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |