Syllabus for Introduction to Sustainable Development
Introduktion till hållbar utveckling
Syllabus
- 5 credits
- Course code: 1MV550
- Education cycle: Second cycle
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Main field(s) of study and in-depth level:
Sustainable Development A1N
Explanation of codes
The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:
First cycle
- G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
- G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Second cycle
- A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
- A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
- AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
- Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Established: 2017-03-09
- Established by:
- Revised: 2022-02-07
- Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
- Applies from: Autumn 2022
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Entry requirements:
A Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Responsible department: Department of Earth Sciences
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- critically relate to disciplinary and interdisciplinary traditions and work methods;
- critically relate to and analyse the history and development of the concept of Sustainable development;
- problematise complexity and sustainable development through a critical analysis of different actors' norms and perspectives
Content
The course provides a general introduction to theory and method at an advanced level in relation to sustainable development, interdisciplinarity and system-oriented science. The course gives an introduction to general skills that will be useful during the program within the complex area of sustainable development. The course also includes an introduction to equal opportunities with respect to the discrimination act.
Instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and workshops.The lectures are given by guest lecturers from various academic disciplines and relevant areas of society. Ample opportunities are provided for active student participation and critical reflection. Participation in seminars and workshops is compulsory. Non-compulsory study visits or equivalent may occur.
Assessment
The student is examined through written preparation for (1 credit) and active participation in seminars and workshops (1 credit), and through written documentation (2.5 credits) and oral presentation (0.5 credits) of a project.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.
Other directives
Active participation is reassessed through a re-seminar. If a student after having been offered a re-seminar still does not meet the requirements to pass the active participation elements the examiner can choose reassessment by another method.
Reading list
Reading list
Applies from: Autumn 2022
Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.
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Redclift, M. R.;
Springett, Delyse
Routledge international handbook of sustainable development
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY: Routledge, 2015
Please read chapters 1, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28.
Mandatory
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Course Reader
Mandatory
Additional suggested (but not mandatory) reading
Additional suggested (but not mandatory) reading
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Werlen, Benno
Global sustainability : cultural perspectives and challenges for transdisciplinary integrated research
Cham: Springer, 2015
Chapters: From Local to Global, From Knowledge Co-production , Integrated Approach, Could the Search for Sustainability , Political Decision-making
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Caradonna, Jeremy L.
Routledge handbook of the history of sustainability
Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, 2018
Tillgänglig för användare inom Uppsala universitet
Chapters: 3, 8, 11, 12, 19.
Reading list revisions
- Latest reading list (applies from Autumn 2022, version 2)
- Previous reading list (applies from Autumn 2022, version 1)