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63593-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Methods in Policy Impact Assessment (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Robin Argueyrolles (robin.argueyrolles@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Luis Junghanns (luis.junghanns@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Understanding how environmental and agricultural policies are evaluated is critical to fully comprehend what evidence-based policymaking means. Focusing on modeling as a method for an ex-ante policy assessment, the course will combine lectures on theory with practical examples. Students will get acquainted with the programming language GAMS and learn how to perform simulations, analyze various scenarios, and evaluate the impacts of different policy options. |
| Learning objectives | Know the different phases of policy evaluation; Know the benefits and limitations of models in policy evaluation; Compare different model types; Have basic knowledge of GAMS |
| Bibliography | List of scientific articles. |
| Comments | Compulsory attendance |
| Weblink | Landnutzungsänderungen |
| Admission requirements | Some preliminary knowledge of programming is useful. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 18.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 25.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Wednesday 04.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 11.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 18.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 25.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 01.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 08.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 15.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 22.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 29.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 06.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 13.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 20.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Wednesday 27.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Geographie, Seminarraum EG 0-09 |
| Modules |
Modul: Geographische Methoden- und Forschungskompetenz (Master's degree subject: Geography) Module: Core Competences in Economics (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) Module: Fields: Environment and Development (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Interdisciplinary and Applied African Studies (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Landscape Systems (Master's Studies: Geosciences) Module: Preparation Master's Thesis in Economics (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | The performance review takes place by graded exercises. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Geowissenschaften |