Eva Lieberherr: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Eva Lieberherr |
| Address | Gruppe Natural Resource Policy ETH Zürich, SOL G 2 Sonneggstrasse 33 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 93 36 |
| eva.lieberherr@usys.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Adjunct Professor |
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| 701-0559-00L | Seminar for Bachelor Students: Forest and Landscape | 3 credits | 2S | M. Lévesque, E. Lieberherr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Interdisciplinary seminar on forest and landscape issues with particular emphasis on the key processes shaping the development of forest ecosystems and landscapes. Students perform literature researches, and train presentation and moderation techniques as well as a constructive feedback culture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | - To critically analyze and discuss original scientific articles for selected processes and methods in relation to forest and landscape. - Scientific exchange with subject-specific experts. - Learn standard rhetoric and moderation methods through training in the seminar. - Effective feedback regarding the independent development of presentation and moderation competencies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Seminars will deal with the following topics: 1) Biological, ecological and physical processes, and technical aspects in forest ecosystems with effects on the community, ecosystem and landscape; 2) Social and political processes and institutions with relation to land use; 3) Products and services of forest ecosystems and landscapes and 4) Forest management systems. The contributions will be grouped by topics. Furthermore, the seminar teaches rhetoric and moderation methods, which will serve to deepen the above topics through presentations and discussions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | There will be a script for the rhetoric and moderation methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Literature references will be provided by the lecturers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The credits are assigned if the following requirements are met a) Independent literature research on the topic and exchange with experts for preparing for the presentation b) Presentation with questions and answers (15-20 min) c) Moderation of the scientific discussion (20-35 min) d) Actively contributing to the feedback of students' presentations, moderation and discussions. The presentations can be made in German or English. We expect a regular and active participation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-0658-00L | Seminar for Bachelor Students: Human Environment Systems | 3 credits | 2S | J. W. McCaughey, A. Berthold, D. N. Bresch, E. Lieberherr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Analysis and presentation of research papers from the involved chairs, relating to topics from human-environment systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The students learn to read, understand, summarize and present current research papers related to human-environment systems. Furthermore, students train the critical discussion of these papers. The students alse get to know a number of innovative approaches for such presentations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Research in human-environment systems is characterised by a broad range of topics and methods. This is illustrated by the research papers that are discussed in this seminar. Students choose a paper from a list and present it to the seminar participants. Furthermore, they lead the discussion and train questions and answers related to such presentations. In the first three lessons, inputs to presentation techniques and innovative approaches to presentations are provided and discussed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Will be provided in the seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Will be provided in the seminar. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | none | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-0747-00L | Environmental Policy of Switzerland | 3 credits | 2G | E. Lieberherr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course presents the basics of public policy analysis and the specific characteristics of Swiss environmental policy. Policy instruments, actors and processes are addressed from a political science perspective both theoretically as well as by means of current Swiss environmental policy examples. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Beyond acquiring basic knowledge about public policy analysis, this course teaches students how to analytically address current and concrete questions of environmental policy. Through exercises the students learn about political science concepts and frameworks as well as real-life political decision-making processes. The well-grounded examination of complex political conflict situations is an important precondition for the entry into the (environmental policy) workforce or a future research career. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The processes of change, overuse or destruction of the natural environment through humans have historically placed high demands on social and political institutions. In the interplay between the environment, society and economy, the environmental policy field encompasses the sum of public measures that have the goal to eliminate, reduce or avoid environmental degradation. The course systematically presents the basics of environmental policy instruments, actors, programs and processes as well as their change over time. Invited practitioners will provide us with insight regarding the current developments in forest, water and spatial planning policies. A key aspect is the distinction between politics and political science and specifically environmental policy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | The reader and additional lecture material and exercises will be posted on Moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Reader and additional lecture material on moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The detailed semester program (syllabus) is made available to the students at the beginning of the semester. During the lecture we will work with Moodle and eduApp. We ask that all students register themselves on these platforms before the lecture and to bring a laptop, tablet or smartphone to class, so that you can complete exercises using Moodle and eduApp. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-1651-00L | Environmental Governance  | 6 credits | 3G | E. Lieberherr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The course addresses environmental policies, focusing on new steering approaches, which are generally summarized as environmental governance. The course also provides students with tools to analyze environmental policy processes and assesses the key features of environmental governance by examining various practical environmental policy examples. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | To understand how an environmental problem may (not) become a policy and explain political processes, using basic concepts and techniques from political science. To analyze the evolution as well as the key elements of environmental governance. To be able to identify the main challenges and opportunities for environmental governance and to critically discuss them with reference to various practical policy examples. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Improvements in environmental quality and sustainable management of natural resources cannot be achieved through technical solutions alone. The quality of the environment and the achievement of sustainable development strongly depend on human behavior and specifically the human uses of nature. To influence human behavior, we rely on public policies and other societal rules, which aim to steer the way humans use natural resources and their effects on the environment. Such steering can take place through government intervention alone. However, this often also involves governance, which includes the interplay between governmental and non-governmental actors, the use of diverse tools such as emission standards or financial incentives to steer actors' behavior and can occur at the local, regional, national or international level. In this course, we will address both the practical aspects of as well as the scientific debate on environmental governance. The course gives future environmental experts a strong basis to position themselves in the governance debate, which does not preclude government but rather involves a spectrum from government to governance. Key questions that this course seeks to answer: What are the core characteristics of environmental challenges from a policy perspective? What are key elements of 'environmental governance' and how legitimate and effective are these approaches in addressing persistent environmental challenges? Furthermore, we encourage the development of soft skills by engaging students in activities such as moderating discussions in class, presenting own proposals, giving regular peer feedback, as well as critically reflecting on various relevant publications in the environmental governance domain. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture slides, a script and additional course material will be provided on Moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | A detailed course schedule will be made available at the beginning of the semester. During the lecture we will work with Moodle. We ask that all students register themselves on this platform before the lecture. We recommend that students have (a) three-years BSc education of a (technical) university; (b) successfully completed Bachelor introductory course to environmental policy (Entwicklungen nationaler Umweltpolitik (or equivalent)) and (c) familiarity with key issues in environmental policy and some fundamental knowledge of one social science or humanities discipline (political science, economics, sociology, history, psychology, philosophy) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-5001-00L | Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students | 1 credit | 1S | N. Gruber, E. Lieberherr, A. Widmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course sensitises doctoral students to ethical issues that may arise during their doctorate. After an introduction to ethics and good scientific practice, students are familiarised with resources that can assist them with ethical decision-making. Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and train their newly acquired skills in an interactive, discipline specific context. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Doctoral students learn how to identify, analyse and address ethical issues in their own scientific research. Furthermore, they are encouraged to reflect on their professional role as scientific researchers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Part I The self-paced e-learning course consists of 5 modules: Module 1: Ethics Introduction to moral theory (with emphasis on practical guidance regarding decision making) Module 2: Ethics in scientific research Introduction to ethical issues that occur within scientific research (i.e. regarding authorship, cooperation, data use and sharing, and other aspects that are subject to scientific integrity and good scientific practice). Module 3: Collecting resources A variety of tools and resources that help identify ethical issues are presented and explained Module 4: Setting up a strategy Example examination of a case regarding its ethical scope (students develop their own strategy to examine situations for their ethical implications). Module 5: Making decisions Different ways of addressing ethical issues are presented and explained (i.e. how to make hard choices or solve ethical dilemmas). Part II The second, face-to-face part of this course focuses on discipline-specific aspects in the general area of Environmental Sciences. It provides an interactive learning environment. Students get to apply their knowledge, and they are encouraged to reflect on ethical problems and to critically discuss them with fellow doctoral students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | For doctoral students only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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