This course introduces students to the MSc program in two ways. First, it provides a general introduction to the study of STP. Second, it exposes students to a variety of complex policy problems and ways and means of coming up with proposals for and assessments of policy options.
Learning objective
This course introduces students to the MSc program in two ways. First, it provides a general introduction to the study of STP. Second, it exposes students to a variety of complex policy problems and ways and means of coming up with proposals for and assessments of policy options.
Content
Day 1: Introduction to the study of Science, Technology and Policy / getting to know each other, social event Day 2: Knowledge assessment in areas marked by controversy over scientific evidence Day 3: Challenges of urban development / Energy transition and sustainable mobility Day 4: Mitigating and adapting to climate change / Managing international water resources Day 5: Implications of digital society / Policy planning exercise
Prerequisites / Notice
Reserved for the ISTP's Master students
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
: Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers