Principles of environmental ethics (advanced)

  • Teaching

    Details

    Faculty Faculty of Science and Medicine
    Domain Environmental Sciences
    Code UE-SSE.00433
    Languages English
    Type of lesson Lecture
    Level Master
    Semester AS-2022

    Schedules and rooms

    Summary schedule Friday 10:15 - 12:00, Hebdomadaire (Autumn semester)
    Struct. of the schedule 2 heures par semaine durant 14 semaines
    Contact's hours
    		28

    Teaching

    Responsibles
    • Wallimann-Helmer Ivo
    Teachers
    • Wallimann-Helmer Ivo
    Description

    In the field of the environment, ethical studies generally focus on the justification of environmental measures, but rarely on the ethical problems that arise during their implementation. This lecture presents the method of principlism and analyses the implementation of certain environmental challenges. These change each semester the course is thought. This course is in English including examination. 

    Herbstsemester 2022
    In fall 2022 the lecture focuses on an aspect of our lives that is not only fundamental for our survival but also has tremendous impacts on the environment and the climate: the production of healthy and nutritious food. The first part of this lecture is concerned with the various entitlements of human and non-human entities in our food chains. The second part discusses the ethical implications of the reciprocal influence between agriculture and climate change. The third part engages challenges of unequal access to technology for climate mitigation and adaptation in food production.
    Training objectives

    The students deepen their knowledge of environmental ethics acquired in the Bachelor's degree ("Principles of environmental ethics", theories of justice). The students can now apply the concepts, theories and principles of environmental ethics they have learned to more complex problems and can reflect on the problems in a multi-layered and differentiated way.
    Comments

    This course unit cannot be taken in the same semester as SSE.00432, SSE.00230 or SSE.00231.

    The course on Friday 23 September will not take place.
    Softskills Yes
    Off field Yes
    BeNeFri Yes
    Mobility Yes
    UniPop Yes
    Auditor Yes
  • Dates and rooms
    Date Hour Type of lesson Place
    23.09.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    30.09.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    07.10.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    14.10.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    21.10.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    28.10.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    04.11.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    11.11.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    18.11.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    25.11.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    02.12.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    09.12.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    16.12.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
    23.12.2022 10:15 - 12:00 Cours PER 14, Room 0.026
  • Assessments methods

    Oral exam - AS-2022, Session d'hiver 2023

    Assessments methods By rating
    Comment

    The exam is held in English, in groups of 2 or 3 people, with preparation time. Examination time per person 30 minutes.

    Oral exam - SS-2023, Autumn Session 2023

    Assessments methods By rating
    Comment

    The exam is held in English, in groups of 2 or 3 people, with preparation time. Examination time per person 30 minutes.
  • Assignment
    Valid for the following curricula:
    Additional Courses in Sciences
    Version: ens_compl_sciences
    Paquet indépendant des branches > Specialized courses in Environmental Sciences (Master level)
    Additional programme requirements for PhD studies [PRE-DOC]
    Version: 2020_1/v_01
    Additional programme requirements for PhD studies (Faculty of Science and Medicine) > Specialized courses in Environmental Sciences (Master level)
    Environmental Humanities [3e cycle]
    Version: 2024_2/V_01
    Continuing education > Specialized courses in Environmental Sciences (Master level)
    Environmental Sciences and Humanities [MA] 30
    Version: 2024_1/V_01
    Environmental Sciences and Humanities, minor Master > MSc-SE, Environmental Humanities Module, elective courses (from AS2024 on)
    MSc in Environmental Biology, option Applied Environmental Biology 120 [MA]
    Version: 2024_1/V_01
    MSc in Environmental Biology, option Applied Environmental Biology, lectures and seminars (from AS2021 on) > MSc-EB, option Applied Environmental Biology, compulsory courses (from AS2024 on)
    MSc in Environmental Biology, option Ecology and Evolution 120 [MA]
    Version: 2024_1/V_01
    MSc in Environmental Biology, option Ecology and Evolution, lectures and seminars (from AS2021 on) > MSc-EB, option Ecology and Evolution, elective courses (from AS2024 on) > Recommended courses
    MSc in Environmental Biology, option Plant and Microbial Sciences 120 [MA]
    Version: 2024_1/V_01
    MSc in Environmental Biology, option Plant and Microbial Sciences, lectures and seminars (from AS2021 on) > MSc-EB, option Plant and Microbial Sciences, elective courses (from AS2024 on) > Recommended courses
    MSc in Environmental Biology, option Teaching 90 [MA]
    Version: 2024_1/V_01
    MSc in Environmental Biology, option Teaching, lectures and seminars (from AS2021 on) > MSc-EB, option Teaching, compulsory courses (from AS2024 on)
    MSc in Environmental Sciences and Humanities [MA] 120
    Version: 2024_1/V_01
    MSc in Environmental Sciences and Humanities, elective courses > MSc-SE, Environmental Humanities Module, elective courses (from AS2024 on)
    MSc-GG - Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology [MA] 120
    Version: 2022_1/V_01
    MSc in Geography, Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology, elective lectures and seminars (from AS2020 on) > MSc in Geography, supporting courses for the option DGG (from AS2018 on)
    MSc-GG - Nature, Society and Politics [MA] 120
    Version: 2022_1/V_01
    MSc in Geographie, Natur, Gesellschaft und Politik, Vorlesungen und Seminare zur Wahl (from AS2020 on) > MSc in Geography, supporting courses for the option NSP (from AS2018 on)
    Ma - Economics - 90 ECTS
    Version: 2021-SA_V04
    Course selection for the Master WITHOUT options > Elective courses > Elective courses in Economics
    Le choix de l'option se fait par l'inscription au premier cours dans l'une des options possibles. > Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility > Elective courses in Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility > Elective courses in Economics
    Le choix de l'option se fait par l'inscription au premier cours dans l'une des options possibles. > Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility > Option : Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
    Le choix de l'option se fait par l'inscription au premier cours dans l'une des options possibles. > Business Economics > Elective courses in Business Economics > Elective courses in Economics
    Le choix de l'option se fait par l'inscription au premier cours dans l'une des options possibles. > Public Economics and Policy > Elective courses in Public Economics and Policy > Elective courses in Economics
    Le choix de l'option se fait par l'inscription au premier cours dans l'une des options possibles. > Quantitative Economics > Elective courses in Quantitative Economics
    Ma - Public Economics and Public Finance - 90 ECTS
    Version: 2021-SA_V01 - DD PEPF
    Cours > Up to 40 ECTS credits must fulfill the conditions required for the specialisation according to the approuved document "Individual choice of lectures". > Elective courses in Economics
    MiMa - Economics - 30 ECTS
    Version: 2021-SA_V01
    Elective courses > Elective courses in Economics
    sp-MSc-GG - Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology [MA] 120
    Version: 2022_1/V_01
    sp. MSc in Geography, Dynamics in Glaciology and Geomorphology, elective lectures and seminars (frmo AS2020 on) > MSc in Geography, supporting courses for the option DGG (from AS2018 on)
    sp-MSc-GG - Nature, Society and Politics [MA] 120
    Version: 2022_1/V_01
    MSc in Geographie, Natur, Gesellschaft und Politik, Vorlesungen und Seminare zur Wahl (from AS2020 on) > MSc in Geography, supporting courses for the option NSP (from AS2018 on)