Introduction to sustainability

No pre-requisities are required.

After the course, the student is familiar with sustainable development as a political and normative concept, and recognises its ecological, social, economic and cultural dimensions and the connections and conflicts related to them.

The student understands that sustainable development and the wicked problems related to it, such as climate change, require multidisciplinary cooperation and problem-solving skills.

The student understands the significance of individual agency and global responsibility as well as the need for comprehensive transformation.

All course materials are located on the course MOOC platform.

Enrollment

This course is operated by Open university. Enrollment to the course on the MOOC-platform. More info on the course page.

Completion methods

Assessment practices and criteria

Activities and methods in support of learning

Target groups

Teaching period when the course will be offered

Recommended time or stage of studies for completion

Study module

ATM393 Micro-credentials in Sustainability, Study module (compulsory)

Additional information

The course is part of Sustainability Studies Network(Öppnas i en ny flik).