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76204-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Inter- and Transdisciplinary Learning for Sustainable Change (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Julia Friederike Bohlius (julia.bohlius@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The course leverages the richness of diversity in higher education at Swiss TPH by fostering mutual learning and promoting transdisciplinary collaboration. Participants from various academic and cultural backgrounds will engage in experiential learning, gaining first-hand insight into studying within an inclusive and supportive environment. Through critical reflection, students will assess the impact of implicit biases on their learning process and research approaches. Additionally, they will be encouraged to actively contribute to this collaborative setting by developing self-leadership skills, taking responsibility within team dynamics, and strengthening their intercultural competencies. By working in transdisciplinary teams to address complex challenges, students will cultivate the ability to integrate diverse perspectives into problem-solving. Beyond diversity, equity, and inclusion, the course emphasizes the significance of sustainability, One Health, Planetary Health as well as Global and Public Health, ensuring a holistic understanding of their relevance in the field of Epidemiology. |
| Learning objectives | By the end of this course, students will be able to: • Understand and describe the fundamental principles of the Philosophy of science. • Analyze and apply epistemological concepts to the evolving landscape of knowledge, particularly in the context of generative AI. • Collaborate effectively within diverse, international, and multicultural teams to enhance their learning experience. • Develop competencies in self-leadership, active listening, and cultural sensitivity to navigate professional and academic environments. |
| Admission requirements | Students registered to MSc in Epidemiology |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 22.09.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 29.09.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 06.10.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 13.10.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 20.10.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Monday 27.10.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 5 |
| Modules |
Module: Modul Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Co-creation task |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |