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76362-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Qualitative Data Analysis: How to Collect and Analyze Qualitative Data Related to a Case Study on Green Hydrogen (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | James Lawrence Zimmermann Merron (james.merron@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course explores green hydrogen as a case study of sustainable energy transitions, combining concepts from human geography and science studies. Focusing on North-South dynamics – such as links between Namibia and Switzerland –students critically examine the socio-political, economic, and environmental dimensions of green industrialization. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and practical training in qualitative research methods, including content analysis and transdisciplinary tools (e.g., td-net), students learn to investigate and interpret complex energy infrastructures. The course equips participants to formulate research questions, develop qualitative methods, and present their findings. |
| Learning objectives | Participants will learn to identify and evaluate the political, economic, technological, and social factors shaping energy transitions. The course fosters interdisciplinary dialogue by integrating insights from geography and science and technology studies (STS), with a focus on applying transdisciplinary research approaches to the case of green hydrogen. On a practical level, participants will develop skills in formulating research questions, designing qualitative research methods, and communicating their findings. These skills are intended to support participants’ broader academic and professional pursuits. |
| Bibliography | Reading materials (required/suggested) can be downloaded on ADAM. If necessary, the instructors will provide a separate platform for students to share and exchange amongst themselves during the course. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 19.09.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 26.09.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 03.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 10.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 17.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 24.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 31.10.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 07.11.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 14.11.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 21.11.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 28.11.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Friday 05.12.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 12.12.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Friday 19.12.2025 | 09.15-12.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
| Modules |
Modul: Geographische Methoden- und Forschungskompetenz (Master's degree subject: Geography) Module: Fields: Environment and Development (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Fields: Knowledge Production and Transfer (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Landscape Systems (Master's Studies: Geosciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Assessments will be based on one essay and an in-class presentation. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Geowissenschaften |