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Activity Name:

PW2: Systems and planetary well-being

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University:  Jyväskylän yliopisto
Activity Type:  MOOC
Knowledge Category:  Natural Sciences, Mathematics And Statistics
Language(s):  English
Subtitles Language(s):  English
Estimated Workload (hours):  27
Max. Participants:  Unlimited
Teacher(s):  Saana Kataja-aho
Start Date:  11/09/24 23:00
End Date:  11/09/24 23:00
Enrollment Method:  Open
Course Description:

This is the second module of the Planetary well-being studies offered by the University of Jyväskylä. 

The course explores the properties and interactions of natural and social systems from a systemic perspective, emphasizing sustainability issues.

After completing the course, you

Can describe properties, functions and interactions of natural and social systems with systems-thinking terminology.
Can justify the importance of holistic systems approach to tackling sustainability. 
Are able to describe how different social systems (e.g. food and energy systems) relate to sustainability.

Credits: 1 ects