11452 - Case Study based Project: VSS as a Tool for Sustainable Development Modulübersicht
Module Number: | 11452 - module is no longer offered from WS 2016/17 |
Module Title: | Case Study based Project: VSS as a Tool for Sustainable Development |
Fallstudie zu Freiwilligen Standardsystemen als ein Instrument zur Nachhaltigen Entwicklung | |
Department: | Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences |
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Frequency of Offer: | On special announcement |
Credits: | 6 |
Learning Outcome: | This module introduces students to the concept of Voluntary Standard Systems (VSS) as a new approach for promoting sustainable development in various economic sectors, including agriculture, construction and the textile industry. The module provides basic understanding of VSS and their potential impacts. Furthermore, the module also aims to strengthen the international communication skills of participating students and is closely linked to equivalent modules offered at Universities inLebanon: Lebanese American University (LAU) and Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK). During a group work phase, students will evaluate a selected VSS by applying a SWOT analysis. The role of VSS in environmental planning, sustainability strategies and impact analysis will be discussed in the module. |
Contents: | The module “VSS as a tool for Sustainable Development” will be offered simultaneously to students from BTU and theLebaneseUniversities(LAU and USEK), and consist of a preparation work phase followed by a block seminar. BTU students will learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of a VSS using the example of the BTU EMAS certification. In parallel, students at Lebanese Universities (LAU, USEK) will carry out similar analyses of VSS in the agricultural and architecture sectors respectively. The results and knowledge obtained will be presented by the students during a stay at the partner universities. 2 selected students will visit the partner universities inLebanonto present and discuss the results. In return, two selected students from each Lebanese partner university will visit the BTU to present their findings. The time schedule for the module is divided into four phases:
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Recommended Prerequisites: | None |
Mandatory Prerequisites: | None |
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Module Examination: | Unspecified - Specification from winter semester 2016/17 required! |
Assessment Mode for Module Examination: | A final grade is only given, if all mandatory components of the module are fulfilled.
The final grade is calculated as follows:
If one component is not passed, the final grade is also ‘failed’. Retake is possible only within one year after the module is completed at the home university. |
Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
Limited Number of Participants: | None |
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Remarks: | Supplementary module ERM Bachelor |
Module Components: | The module will start in SS 2013. A preparation phase will start in April. This will be followed by a face to face teaching period in form of a block seminar from 23rd June to 29th June in Lebanon, followed by the same activities in Germany with German and Lebanese students from 7th July to 13th July. |
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