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701-1502-00L 7 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG

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Transdisciplinary Case Study

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Michael Stauffacher, Florian Knaus, PD Dr. Bianca Vienni Baptista

Does not take place this semester.

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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:32:50

Abstract

This course is a research-based teaching activity that takes place in a real-world setting. Students work independently in groups and learn to formulate research questions, to apply methods of data collection and analysis and to work in an interdisciplinary team and in close dialogue with society.

Objective

Students learn how to plan and implement their research work in interdisciplinary, intercultural teams of students and in close exchange with a local advisory group. This includes: structuring wicked real-world problems; deriving relevant research gaps and corresponding research questions; designing research plans; developing ethics proposal; applying qualitative and quantitative data collection and data analysis methods; working in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams; organising transdisciplinary collaboration between science and society.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Signup End: 16.02.2025

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	Transdisciplinary Case Study (Block Course) Does not take place this semester. Lecture will not take place in spring semester 2025, next offer spring semester 2026	No time listed	210 h semesterly

Offered In

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- Ergänzungen
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- Vertiefung in Umweltsysteme und Politikanalyse
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