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701-0037-04L 18 Credits DS

Case study nanotechnology - opportunities and risks

Fallstudie Nanotechnologie - Chancen und Risiken

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Michael Siegrist, Dr. Arnim Wiek
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:20

Abstract

The case study deals with complex, socially relevant problems that demand joint problem solving and mutual learning among science and society. The present case study focused on opportunities and risks of nanotechnological food products. The course taught how to structure complex problems, how to use empirical methods and how to do transdisciplinary research.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Fallstudie Nanotechnologie - Chancen und Risiken
  • Wed 08:15-19:00 (CHN D 42)
  • Wed 08:15-19:00 (CHN D 44)
  • Wed 08:15-19:00 (CHN D 46)
  • Wed 08:15-19:00 (CHN D 48)
  • Thu 08:15-18:00 (CHN D 42)
  • Thu 08:15-19:00 (CHN D 44)
  • Thu 08:15-19:00 (CHN D 46)
  • Thu 08:15-19:00 (CHN D 48)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (CHN D 44)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (CHN D 46)
  • Fri 08:15-17:00 (CHN D 48)
  • Fri 08:15-18:00 (CHN D 42)
18 h weekly

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