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| Semester | fall semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Marius Christen (marius.christen@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Interdisciplinarity is an important condition to successfully and scientifically understand and tackle complex real-world problems, such as sustainability challenges. However, what is meant by interdisciplinarity, and how and by which methods interdisciplinary research is conducted, are tricky questions by themselves. In a first part, the lecture introduces different forms, methods, challenges as well as requirements of interdisciplinarity (and transdisciplinarity), with a specific focus on questions of interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences. In a second part, we discuss established and most important tools of interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences: system analysis and sustainability assessment. In a third part, we round out the lecture by a critical reflection upon contributions of science to the transformation towards sustainable development. The lecture requires active participation as part of practical exercises. |
| Learning objectives | Students will: - get acquainted with the rational, forms, challenges as well as requirements of interdisciplinarity; - get to know different methods to interdisciplinary research; - be able to understand and basically apply relevant tools of interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences, such as system analysis and sustainability assessment. |
| Bibliography | Recommended introductory reading: Bergmann, M. et al. (2012): Methods for transdisciplinary research. A primer for practice, Frankfurt a.M: Campus. |
| Comments | This core lecture is mandatory for all MSD-students. Be aware of participation and registration criteria incl. final examination. The lecture is offered by the MSD, Dr. M. Christen holds a teaching assignment. |
| Admission requirements | Exclusively for MSD-students (incl. prep. semester). |
| Course application | Course enrollment on MOnA should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period (withdrawal possible until Monday of week five). Exclusively for MSD-students (incl. preparation semester MSD). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 23.09.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 120 |
| Thursday 30.09.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Thursday 07.10.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Thursday 14.10.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Thursday 21.10.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Thursday 28.10.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Thursday 04.11.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Thursday 11.11.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Thursday 18.11.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Thursday 25.11.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Thursday 02.12.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Thursday 09.12.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Thursday 16.12.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Thursday 23.12.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 114 |
| Thursday 03.02.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Vesalianum, Seminarraum (O2.02) |
| Modules |
Module: Interdisciplinary Research in Sustainability (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Regular attendance mandatory, required readings, presentation. Details according to information of M. Christ. Final written examination (details acccording to information of M. Christen): 23.12.21, during usual lecture time (90 minutes), usual lecture hall. Repeat examination (details acccording to information of M. Christen): 03.02.22, during usual lecture time (90 minutes), room tba. If after a 2nd attempt the result is a fail (score lower than 4.0) again, the student is expelled from the MSD (see study regulations). |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | University of Basel |
| Offered by | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |