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| Semester | fall semester 2022 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Paul Burger (paul.burger@unibas.ch)
Patricia Holm (patricia.holm@unibas.ch, Assessor) Frank Christian Krysiak (frank.krysiak@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Visits of institutions and organizations in the region, which are active in research, development of management solutions, knowledge transfer or application of scientific knowledge in the field of sustainable development. Projects will be presented and discussed. The visits will be complemented by presentations of selected experts at the University of Basel. |
| Learning objectives | - Students gain knowledge about institutions and organizations in the field of sustainable development in the region; - they acquire a basic understanding how a project develops from scientific knowledge to implementation, - they know typical fields of sustainability in practice, - they are able to critically discuss chances, but also challenges and difficulties when implementing SD ideas in the practice. |
| Comments | Seminar is full. No enrollments/applications possible anymore (22.09.22) This class is published for the three core competences modules. However, the teaching committee strongly advise the transfer of these credit points to the FASR module (via learning agreement). Schedule: - 23.09.22: 14.15 - 17.00h; at Unibas (room see details on section "dates and rooms"): Introduction and guest lecture. - 21. & 28.10.22, 18.11.22: Site visits, in the afternoon, start at 13.30h (at the location!). Detailed program tba at the beginning of the semester, please keep the entire afternoons/early evenings free of any other commitment. - 11.11.22: Presentation of company (instead of on-site visit of company): lecture hall 117, Kollegienhaus. - 02.12.22: 14.15-17.00h: at Unibas (room see details on section "dates and rooms"): final meeting. This course is offered by the MSD: Proff. Dr. Patricia Holm (lead), Paul Burger and Frank Krysiak are heading the MSD teaching committee. |
| Admission requirements | Only for students enrolled regularly for the MSD, limited number of participants! No other students admitted. Consider specific participation requirements, such as: - Mandatory course application (for link see section course application = Anmeldung); - students from 2nd MSD semester onwards; - 12 CP in total must be already achieved (incl. spring semester 22) in the two complementary knowledge modules (of the chosen focus area). |
| Course application | Seminar is full. No enrollments/applications possible anymore. Only for students enrolled regularly for the MSD (from 2nd semester onwards), limited number of participants! No other students admitted. Course enrollment on MOnA should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period (withdrawal possible until Monday of teaching week five). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
| Comments | Details on dates and venues see "comments" (Bemerkungen), and section "rooms & dates". |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23.09.2022 | 14.15-17.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 117 |
| Friday 21.10.2022 | 13.30-17.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, For details see section "comments" (Bemerkungen) |
| Friday 28.10.2022 | 13.30-17.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, For details see section "comments" (Bemerkungen) |
| Friday 11.11.2022 | 14.15-17.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 117 |
| Friday 18.11.2022 | 13.30-17.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, For details see section "comments" (Bemerkungen) |
| Friday 02.12.2022 | 14.15-17.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 117 |
| Modules |
Module: Core Competences in Economics (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) Module: Core Competences in Natural Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) Module: Core Competences in Social Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Students work out a portfolio and discussion (reflection – contribution to sustainability) about one of the presented/visited projects. In addition, it is mandatory to attend all visits and presentations on site. |
| 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 | University of Basel |
| Offered by | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |