Marlene Mader: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019

Name	Ms Marlene Mader
Address	TdLab ETH Zürich, CHN K 76.2 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND
E-mail	marlene.mader@usys.ethz.ch
Department	Environmental Systems Science
Relationship	Lecturer

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
701-0007-00L	Tackling Environmental Problems I Only for Environmental Sciences BSc.	5 credits	4G	C. E. Pohl, M. Mader, B. B. Pearce
Abstract	Each year in the case study we analyse a different topic from the field of sustainable development and develop solutions to it.
Learning objective	Students are able: - carry out research on a given topic and present the results in a structured report which (a) shows the state of knowledge and (b) the need for knowledge and action. - to integrate knowledge of diverse perspectives in a qualitative systems model, to identify problems and to suggest possible solutions from a specific stakeholder's perspective. - name the different roles within a group, explain the role(s) they are suited for, self-organise in groups, identify problems of collaboration and constructively address the problems.
Content	In the first semester the students compile what is known about the case topic, its principles and challenges. Each group of students makes an inquiry to a given part of the overall problem. The inquiry includes a thematic as well as stakeholder analysis. The results are written in a report and presented at an internal conference. During synthesis week, which takes place during semester break, the results of the different part inquiries are integrated in a qualitative system model. The students identify specific problems and develop solutions. In the second semester, students work independently and in exchange with stakeholders on previously identified problems. They develop a sustainability project with concrete measures that they could implement voluntarily in the third semester. The course concludes with the presentation of the student projects on the "Market of Measures". Most of the time students work independently in groups. Tutors support the students in key steps. Introductions are given for: - The overall topic of the case study (by external experts), - Inquiry, scientific writing and managing references (by experts of ETH library), - Role behaviour and collaboration in groups, - Preparing reports, posters and presentations, - Qualitative system modelling (SystemQ), - Developing solutions (design thinking, Checklands' soft systems methodology, sustainability assessment).
Lecture notes	Tutors will compile the case study dossier on the basis of the student reports.
Literature	Methodological documentation will be made available on Moodle during the case study together with the relevant background literature.
701-0009-00L	Tackling Environmental Problems III	3 credits	4U	C. E. Pohl, M. Mader, B. B. Pearce
Abstract	Students put the measures they developed during the courses Tackling Environmental Problems I & II into practice, in collaboration with partners from civil society, the public and the private sector.
Learning objective	Students are able to put the measures they developed to address environmental problems into practice.
Content	In Tackling Environmental Problems I & II, students analyze an environmental topic, identify a specific problem within it, develop measures to address the problem and test the measures for feasibility by presenting them to concerned stakeholders. Some of the students develop their measures to such a degree, that the measures could actually be implemented. Tackling Environmental Problems III provides the opportunity to do so. Together with partners from civil society, the private and the public sector, students agree on the implementation plan, the financial and legal aspects and put the measure into practice.
Prerequisites / Notice	Tackling Environmental Problems I & II is a prerequisite for taking the course Tackling Environmental Problems III.