Sustainability and transition

Duration

12h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Roman Aydogdu, Sophie Hanson, Sybille Mertens de Wilmars

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This part of 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 part, 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:

Remote course


Further information:

The teaching method is distance learning. The part of 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:

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.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )


Further information:

Continuous assessment


Further information:

Online testing must be completed by 11 May 2025 and second session by 1 September 2025.

Work placement(s)

None 

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

None 

Contacts

Sybille Mertens etandFloriane Fassotte/Elise Pirenne (durabilite.transition@uliege.be)

Roman Aydogdu , Sophie Hanson

Association of one or more MOOCs

There is no MOOC associated with this course.