Sustainability and transition

Duration

12h Th, 8h Mon. WS

Number of credits

Lecturer

Sylvie Gobert, Catherine Henrist, 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

Common institutional part :
This course aims to provide students with a base of scientific knowledge from different
disciplines regarding the environmental and social issues of sustainability and transition.

Part organized by the Faculty of Sciences :

 

Future graduates of the Faculty of Science will often be called upon to propose technological solutions to current problems, mainly linked to limited resources and soil, air and water pollution. These responses lead to concrete solutions, but also to controversies (economic, social, etc.) on subjects such as recycling, thermal insulation, water decontamination, renewable energies, biodegradable plastics, digitalisation, electric cars, etc.

This second part is in the form of conference-debates and activities linked to the 'Solutions and Actions' axis to encourage critical reflection on the limits of technological solutions. This interdisciplinary approach aims to offer students a holistic perspective on the challenges of sustainability and transition, fostering the development of essential analytical and collaborative skills.

 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Common institutional part :

At the end of this course, and based on the scientific content presented to them, students will be able to... 

• Describe, differentiate and question the dynamics and interactions of the different spheres of the Earth system; 
• Describe and analyze the interactions between the human system and the Earth system; Demonstrate the importance of considering the issues of sustainability and transition from a systemic point of view;
• Build a critical mind and a reflective perspective allowing them to analyze current issues; 
• Use the scientific knowledge base to combat a feeling of eco-anxiety;

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Common institutional part :

None

Part organized by the Faculty of Sciences :

SPOC

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Common institutional part :

The contents viewed independently include:

• Video capsules (Compulsary)

• Book chapters
• Scientific articles
• Reports

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Blended learning


Further information:

Blended learning


Further information:

Common institutional part :

The teaching method is distance learning. The course is composed of several video capsules and additional readings. Students will be invited to view the content at home independently (following a suggested calendar).

For the students in Chemistry, some of the videos will be displayed in the classroom and discussed together with the classmates and the teacher. Specific slots are schedulded in your time table.

Part organized by the Faculty of Sciences :

Two days (organised in April on the Sart Tilman Campus) will be devoted to cross-disciplinary conferences on topical issues, as well as practical and cultural activities around the themes of Sustainability and Transition.

Attendance is compulsory.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège


Further information:

Common institutional part :
Students will be able to view all the videos and have access to additional readings via the eCampus platform.

Part organized by the Faculty of Sciences :

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Continuous assessment


Further information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Continuous assessment

Other : Mandatory participation in faculty activities in April.


Further information:

Common institutional part :
Online assessment in the form of multiple choice questions and exercises throughout the
course.

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



Part of the Faculty of Sciences:

Mandatory participation to the faculty activities in April to validate the grade for the institutional part (SPOC).

Overall mark

Weighting: 100% of the mark for the SPOC and 0% for the Faculty credit, but participation in the 2 days is compulsory to validate the final mark.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Common institutional part :

Prof. Sybille Mertens (smertens@uliege.be) and Florianne Fassotte (ffassotte@uliege.be)

Part organized by the Faculty of Sciences :

Prof. Sylvie GOBERT and Catherine Henrist
 Sylvie.gobert@uliege.be


Catherine.Henrist@uliege.be



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