The Birds and the Bees: Knowledge Infrastructures

Uitgebreide vaknaam	The Birds and the Bees: Knowledge Infrastructures for Monitoring Sustainability
Leerdoelen	After successfully completing this course, students will be able to -understand how sustainability can be monitored via knowledge infrastructures -distinguish between paradigms of science-society relations that shape the authority of science -recognize the central role of technology in knowing about the environment -apply a range of analysis skills from Science and Technology Studies to specific cases of monitoring sustainability
Omschrijving	The aim of this course is to probe the question: Are we making progress towards sustainability? And to ask how we could possibly know the answer to this question. These complex questions are essential, if we are to contribute to addressing major societal challenges like the SDGs. The course will explore the interplay between environmental issues and the crucial role of science in addressing them.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	nog niet bekend
Toetsvorm	nog niet bekend (Students will be assessed based on participation, a group project and an individual assignment.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	prof. dr. J.A. Beaulieu
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Environmental Expertise Turnhout, Truinstra and Halffman A Critical Introduction to Data and Society Beaulieu and Leonelli
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	chapters from a Critical Introduction will be made available (preprint)
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership  (Optional Electives) - semester II b Knowledge for Sustainability BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership 1 semester II b keuzegroep