Strong Sustainability (English) (B-VIVN-B3Z046)

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Volckaert Diëgo (coordinator) |  Volckaert Diëgo |  N.
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Aims

OPO Objectives:

After completing the course “strong sustainability”, the student will be able to:

  • Explain and recognize typical concepts and representations linked to sustainability.
  • Indicate the motives for integrating sustainability. Clarify the importance of sustainability
  • Strategically implement sustainability in practice (in daily life or in an organization)
  • Assess whether an intervention has a positive or negative impact on overall sustainability.
  • Indicate applications where sustainability plays a crucial part

Previous knowledge

Prior knowledge:

Nil

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

3 ects. Strong Sustainability (B-VIVN-B5Z046)

3 ECTSEnglishFormat: AssignmentBoth termsBoth terms
Volckaert Diëgo |  N.
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Content

The course unit (OPO) "Strong sustainability" introduces students to the principles of sustainability in general, as well as how sustainability can be integrated into specific cases.

This includes how the SDGs (sustainable development goals), the donut economy and stakeholder management can be used as tools to achieve a more sustainable whole.

In the OPO, students encounter different sustainability topics spread across different elective modules to gain a more holistic view of sustainability.

Course material

Assignments and learning materials made available through the Toledo digital learning platform.

Language of instruction: more information

Learning materials may be in Dutch (English subtitles)

Format: more information

The OPO consists of:

A self-paced online learning path on sustainability with different question formats throughout the learning path

The learning path consists of a mandatory module and several elective modules to be taken.

The mandatory learning path must be fully and satisfactorily completed before beginning the elective learning paths.

(The number of elective modules to be taken will be communicated through Toledo)

Evaluation

Strong Sustainability (B-VIVN-B80266)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Report, Process evaluation
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions
Learning material : Course material

Explanation

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTALPass / Fail

The evaluation of this OPO is done through continuous evaluation (100%). The following are part of the evaluation:

  • Successfully completing the online learning pathway;
  • Being able to correctly answer questions in this online learning pathway and/or interim assessments.
  • Being able to reflect critically on certain statements

Students who complete the learning pathway "too late" will be sanctioned

Plagiarism will be sanctioned. If plagiarism is found, it is immediately reported to the select examination board, which determines the sanction

Information about retaking exams

This course unit does not allow partial mark transfers.

There are no partial transfers for this OPO.

In case of failure, retaking is possible through an alternative assignment.

Plagiarism will be sanctioned. If plagiarism is found, it is immediately reported to the select examination board, which determines the sanction