Duration
12h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course aims to provide students with a scientific knowledge base from a full range of disciplines pertaining to the environmental and social issues of sustainability and transition.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, and on the basis of the scientific content presented, students will be able to:
- Describe, differentiate and question the dynamics and interactions of the different spheres of the Earth system;
- Describe and analyse the interactions between the human and the Earth systems;
- Demonstrate the importance of considering the issues of sustainability and transition from a systemic point of view;
- Develop a critical and reflective mindset that enables them to analyse current issues;
- Use the scientific knowledge base to combat feelings of eco-anxiety;
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Contents learned autonomously include:
- Videos.
- Video transcripts.
- Additional resources (optional)
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Remote course
Further information:
The teaching method is distance learning. The course is made up of several videos and recommends optional reading material. Students will be invited to view the content at home independently.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Videos, optional reading material and guidelines will be provided via the eCampus platform.
3 optional evenings will be dedicated to this SPOC (meetings with certain speakers and discussions around the themes of this part of the course). The dates are 20/11, 28/11 and 9/12.
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Online testing must be completed by 15 December 2024 and second session by 1 September 2025.
Work placement(s)
None
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
None
Contacts
Prof. Sybille Mertens et Floriane Fassotte/Elise Pirenne (durabilite.transition@uliege.be)
Association of one or more MOOCs
There is no MOOC associated with this course.