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701-0703-00L 3 Credits BSC , DS , DR D-USYS , D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-HEST

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Environmental Ethics (University of Zurich)

Ethik und Umwelt (Universität Zürich)

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Abstract

The pressing environmental challenges of today demand a critical reflection. Ethics is an important tool for doing so. This lecture introduces the basics of ethics and provides in-depth knowledge of environmental ethics and its debates. This theoretical background will be applied and critically reflected using examples of current environmental challenges.

Objective

On completion of this lecture, you have acquired the ability to identify, analyze, critically reflect and resolve ethical challenges in general and specifically regarding the environment. You know basic concepts, positions and lines of argumentation from the debate in environmental ethics, which you have applied and discussed in smaller exercises.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , DS , DR
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

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Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Ethik und Umwelt (Universität Zürich) Kurs an der Universität Zürich Verbindliche Informationen auch Raum-Info bitte dem Vorlesungsverzeichnis der Univeristät Zürich entnehmen.	No time listed	2 h weekly

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Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
- Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)
  - Philosophy
- Type B: Reflection About Subject-Specific Methods and Contents (Subject-specific courses. Particularly relevant for students interested in those subjects. All these courses are also listed under the category “Typ A”, and every student can enroll in these courses.)
  - D-USYS
  - D-MATL
  - D-MAVT
  - D-BAUG
  - D-ERDW
Public Policy Bachelor
- Electives
  - Additional Elective Courses (These Electives may be chosen from the start of the Bachelor Study Programme.)
Environmental Sciences Bachelor
- Social Sciences and Humanities
  - Electives
    - Humanities
Food Science and Nutrition Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2016)
  - Electives (A list with possible electives will be published separately.)
Doctorate Biology (More Information at: )
- Transferable Skills