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860-0016-00L 3 Credits DS , DR , MSC D-GESS , D-BAUG , D-ERDW

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Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Bernhard Wehrli, Prof. Dr. Stephan Pfister, Dr. Fritz Brugger

Prerequisite is 860-0015-00 Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I. Limited to 12 participants. First priority will be given to students enrolled in the Master of Science, Technology, and Policy Program. These students must confirm their participation by February 7th by registration through myStudies. Students on the waiting list will be notified at the start of the semester.

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Abstract

Students integrate their knowledge of mineral resources and technical skills to frame and investigate a commodity-specific challenge faced by countries involved in resource extraction. By own research they evaluate possible policy-relevant solutions, engaging in interdisciplinary teams coached by tutors and experts from natural social and engineering sciences.

Objective

Students will be able to: - Integrate, and extend by own research, their knowledge of mineral resources from course 860-0015-00, in a solution-oriented team with mixed expertise - Apply their problem solving, and analytical skills to critically assess, and define a complex, real-world mineral resource problem, and propose possible solutions. - Summarize and synthesize published literature and expert knowledge, evaluate decision-making tools, and policies applied to mineral resources. - Document and communicate the findings in concise group presentations and a report.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DS , DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places: 12

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
exercise	Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II - Case Study	Wed 08:15-10:00 (UNO B 11)	2 h weekly

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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
- Type B: Reflection About Subject-Specific Methods and Contents (Subject-specific courses: Recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the same course again. All these courses are listed under the category “Typ A”, this means, every student can enroll in these courses.)
  - D-ERDW
Earth Sciences Master
- Electives (Courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich (according to prior agreement with the MSc Committee).)
Doctoral Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (More Information at: )
- Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Courses
  - Additional Courses
Doctoral Department of Earth Sciences (More Information at: )
- Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Courses
Science, Technology, and Policy Master
- Case Studies