Lehre am Fachgebiet Technik- und Umweltsoziologie

Termine

• Do 11:00 - 13:00, Einzel, am 24.04.2025, online
• Do 11:00 - 13:00, Einzel, am 10.04.2025, online
• Do 11:00 - 13:00, Einzel, am 08.05.2025, online
• Do 11:00 - 13:00, Einzel, am 19.06.2025, online
• Do 11:00 - 13:00, Einzel, am 29.05.2025, online
• Do 11:00 - 13:00, Einzel, am 12.06.2025, online

Studiengänge

• Kultur und Technik Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2008
• Environmental and Resource Management PhD / Prüfungsordnung 2017
• Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Bachelor (6. Semester) / Prüfungsordnung 2019
• fachübergreifend
• Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (6. Semester) / Prüfungsordnung 2023

Lehrinhalt

Digitalization as well as sustainability are so-called mega-trends the 21st century. Digital technologies are increasingly integrated in society and economy.  This process both poses environmental and social challenges, such as climate change or social injustice, as well as the potential to accelerate sustainable transition. An effective transition to renewable decentralized energy supplies for instance will only succeed with digital and connected devices. However, digitalization is not per definition sustainable. It also has many negative impacts on the environment and society. For example, electronic devices require scarce non-renewable natural resources, and data processing uses vast amounts of energy. The reserves of the elements needed for digitalization are depleting, while the volume of electronic waste is rapidly growing every year. How can digitalization support sustainable transition without causing more harm than good? Is a green digitalization possible? In the module, we cover the risks and potentials in of digital innovations in various sectors such as energy systems, mobility, agriculture o education.
 

Termin

Mi 13:45 - 17:00, A/B Woche, 09.04.2025 bis 16.07.2025, Forschungszentrum 3H / 1.04

Studiengänge

• Transformation Studies Master / Prüfungsordnung 2024
• Kultur und Technik Master / Prüfungsordnung 2017
• Environmental and Resource Management Master EE / Prüfungsordnung 2021
• Environmental and Resource Management Master EPL / Prüfungsordnung 2021
• Environmental and Resource Management Master ESC / Prüfungsordnung 2021

Lehrinhalt

Socio-ecological transformation is an umbrella term for various political, socio-economic, socio-technical and cultural changes with the aim of responding appropriately to the socio-ecological crisis. This includes large-scale political programs such as the Green New Deal or the Sustainable Development Goals as well as economic-technical strategies for changing unsustainable production and consumption systems such as the circular economy or green growth, but also social movements and sustainability-oriented social innovations. On the one hand, the module deals with theoretical and methodological approaches to understanding transformation processes from a sociological perspective. On the other hand, different case studies on transformation processes in socio-ecological systems will be prepared using the example of land and resource use.

Termin

Mi 13:45 - 17:00, A/B Woche, 09.04.2025 bis 16.07.2025, Lehrgebäude 3B / 101

Studiengänge

• Transformation Studies Master / Prüfungsordnung 2024
• Environmental and Resource Management PhD / Prüfungsordnung 2017

Lehrinhalt

Sustainable development promises to meet human needs of present and future generations while maintaining the integrity and stability of natural systems. However, this concept has been criticised on various grounds. Some argue that more fundamental changes are required to solve the multiple, accelerating crises of our times. Under the umbrella term ‘socio-ecological transformation’, scholars discuss various political, socio-economic, socio-technical and cultural changes aimed at responding appropriately to the socio-ecological crisis. This module critically engages with current sustainability debates from a sociological perspective, thereby exploring concepts such as Green Growth, Degrowth, Circular Economy or the Anthropocene. It explores the question how we can move to a society and economy in which human needs can be met within planetary boundaries.

Termine

• Do 11:30 - 19:00, Einzel, am 03.07.2025, Laborgebäude 4B / B316
• Do 11:30 - 19:00, Einzel, am 17.07.2025, Laborgebäude 4B / B316
• Fr 09:15 - 17:00, Einzel, am 18.07.2025, Laborgebäude 4B / B316
• Fr 09:15 - 17:00, Einzel, am 04.07.2025, Laborgebäude 4B / B316

Studiengänge

• Kultur und Technik Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2008
• Environmental and Resource Management PhD / Prüfungsordnung 2017
• Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Master / Prüfungsordnung 2019
• Betriebswirtschaftslehre Master
• fachübergreifend

Lehrinhalt

Digitalization as well as sustainability are so-called mega-trends the 21st century. Digital technologies are increasingly integrated in society and economy.  This process both poses environmental and social challenges, such as climate change or social injustice, as well as the potential to accelerate sustainable transition. An effective transition to renewable decentralized energy supplies for instance will only succeed with digital and connected devices. However, digitalization is not per definition sustainable. It also has many negative impacts on the environment and society. For example, electronic devices require scarce non-renewable natural resources, and data processing uses vast amounts of energy. The reserves of the elements needed for digitalization are depleting, while the volume of electronic waste is rapidly growing every year. How can digitalization support sustainable transition without causing more harm than good? Is a green digitalization possible? In the module, we cover the risks and potentials in of digital innovations in various sectors such as energy systems, mobility, agriculture o education.
 

Termin

Mo 15:30 - 17:00, A/B Woche, 14.04.2025 bis 14.07.2025, Zwischenbau VI / ZB VI.01

Studiengänge

• fachübergreifend
• Digitale Gesellschaft Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2022
• Orientierungsstudium 1Sem (1. Semester) / Prüfungsordnung 2022
• Orientierungsstudium 2Sem (2. Semester) / Prüfungsordnung 2022

Lehrinhalt

·         Technik- und umweltsoziologische Theorien und Forschungsansätze
·         Mensch-Umwelt-Technik-Beziehungen und soziotechnische Naturverhältnisse
·         Innovation, Transition und Transformation soziotechnischer Systeme
·         Technik und Umwelt
·         Technikakzeptanz/-skepsis
·         Technikfolgenabschätzung
·         Umweltteilhabe und -gerechtigkeit

Umweltbewegungen und soziale Innovationen Klimaschutz als kollektive AufgabeEmpfohlene Voraussetzungen:keine

Termin

Mo 13:45 - 15:15, A/B Woche, 14.04.2025 bis 14.07.2025, Zwischenbau VI / ZB VI.01

Studiengänge

• fachübergreifend
• Digitale Gesellschaft Bachelor (1. Semester) / Prüfungsordnung 2022
• Orientierungsstudium 1Sem (1. Semester) / Prüfungsordnung 2022
• Orientierungsstudium 2Sem (2. Semester) / Prüfungsordnung 2022

Lehrinhalt

·         Technik- und umweltsoziologische Theorien und Forschungsansätze
·         Mensch-Umwelt-Technik-Beziehungen und soziotechnische Naturverhältnisse
·         Innovation, Transition und Transformation soziotechnischer Systeme
·         Technik und Umwelt
·         Technikakzeptanz/-skepsis
·         Technikfolgenabschätzung
·         Umweltteilhabe und -gerechtigkeit

Umweltbewegungen und soziale Innovationen Klimaschutz als kollektive Aufgabe

Termin

Di 11:30 - 13:00, A/B Woche, 15.04.2025 bis 08.07.2025, Zwischenbau VI / ZB VI.01

Lehrinhalt

Online Lectures, see moodle for further details and instruction

Termine

• Fr 09:30 - 16:00, Einzel, am 11.07.2025
• Fr 09:30 - 16:00, Einzel, am 16.05.2025
• Fr 09:30 - 16:00, Einzel, am 13.06.2025

Lehrinhalt

Die Lehrinhalte entnehmen Sie bitte der Modulbeschreibung.

Termine

• Di 14:00 - 17:00, Einzel, am 22.04.2025, Lehrgebäude 10 / 211a/b
• Di 14:00 - 17:00, Einzel, am 15.04.2025, Online-Termin
• Di 14:00 - 17:00, Einzel, am 13.05.2025, Lehrgebäude 10 / 211a/b
• Di 15:30 - 17:00, Einzel, am 27.05.2025, Online-Termin
• Mi 17:30 - 20:30, Einzel, am 09.07.2025, Lehrgebäude 10 / 211a/b
• Fr 10:00 - 12:00, Einzel, am 13.06.2025, Online-Termin
• Fr 10:30 - 15:30, Einzel, am 23.05.2025, Lehrgebäude 10 / 211a/b
• Fr 10:30 - 15:30, Einzel, am 06.06.2025, Lehrgebäude 10 / 211a/b
• Fr 10:30 - 15:30, Einzel, am 09.05.2025, Lehrgebäude 10 / 211a/b

Studiengänge

• Kultur und Technik Bachelor (3. - 6. Semester) / Prüfungsordnung 2017
• Transformation Studies Master (1. - 4. Semester) / Prüfungsordnung 2024

Lehrinhalt

Die Lehrinhalte entnehmen Sie bitte der Modulbeschreibung.

Termin

Mi 13:45 - 15:15, A/B Woche, 09.04.2025 bis 09.07.2025, Findet online statt.

Studiengänge

• fachübergreifend
• Environmental and Resource Management Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2015
• Digitale Gesellschaft Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2022
• Landnutzung und Wasserbewirtschaftung Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2017
• Architektur Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2022
• Soziale Arbeit Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2020

Lehrinhalt

The exercise is part of the EUNICE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) "Introduction to Global Studies" and is designed to provide a significant number of students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of global issues from an interdisciplinary perspective.
The EUNICE MOOC in Global Studies aims to serve as an introduction to this discipline for those who want to have a first contact with this innovative and emerging field. It covers topics such as economics and business, society and culture, health and sustainability, from a globalised point of view.
One of the key elements of this MOOC is that it is taught by professors from 7 Universities, coming from 7 different countries. Therefore, the learning experience will be enriched by the multiculturalism offered by the diverse profiles of the teaching staff. Moreover, being an introductory course, it can be followed by students from different backgrounds and interests.
In the context of today's globalized world, this course will help the students to understand the interrelationships created between actors at different levels (local, national, international), and how they can affect them and the people around them.

Literatur

The learning resources and assessment tools of the course are available at the EUNICE Moodle Platform (link will be published via BTU e-learning platform (moodle-course Global Studies).Students will have access to video materials, written course contents, further reading materials and an automatic online assessment to get familiar with the course contents and to check their acquired knowledge. Students can review the materials and do the assessments at their own pace during the period of course delivery.

Termin

Mi 15:30 - 17:00, A/B Woche, 09.04.2025 bis 09.07.2025, Findet online statt.

Studiengänge

• fachübergreifend
• Environmental and Resource Management Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2015
• Digitale Gesellschaft Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2022
• Landnutzung und Wasserbewirtschaftung Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2017
• Architektur Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2022
• Soziale Arbeit Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2020

Lehrinhalt

The exercise is part of the EUNICE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) "Introduction to Global Studies" and is designed to provide a significant number of students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of global issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. The exercise is supposed to deepen the knowledge gained in the online course (510520) by means of a written report and an online supervision (on demand).
The course is offered online.

Literatur

The learning resources and assessment tools of the course are available at the EUNICE Moodle Platform (link will be published via BTU e-learning platform (moodle-course Global Studies).Students will have access to video materials, written course contents, further reading materials and an automatic online assessment to get familiar with the course contents and to check their acquired knowledge. Students can review the materials and do the assessments at their own pace during the period of course delivery.

Termin

10:00 - 17:00, Block+SaSo Woche, 01.09.2025 bis 07.09.2025, Forschungszentrum 3H / 1.04

Studiengänge

• fachübergreifend
• Transformation Studies Master / Prüfungsordnung 2024
• Environmental and Resource Management Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2015

Lehrinhalt

Die Lehrinhalte entnehmen Sie bitte der Modulbeschreibung.

Weiterführende Informationen

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Termin

Mo 10:30 - 13:30, A/B Woche, 14.04.2025 bis 14.07.2025, Laborgebäude 4B / B318

Studiengang

Transformation Studies Master / Prüfungsordnung 2024

Lehrinhalt

Transformation theories are relatively young in the history of science. Thus far, theory formation has mainly been concerned with the reproduction of social order. In contrast, due to the accumulating crises of our time, the scientific community is now called upon to further explore transformation and engage in theory building. This module aims to introduce students to existing transformation theories and discuss various approaches, for example, the differentiation of theories into transformation "by design" (as seen in the multi-level perspective or intervention approaches); "by disaster" (as in collapse theories); and transformation through real utopias and performative critique. In particular, the module emphasizes questions surrounding how transformations can be reflected, made accessible, justified, narrated or critiqued.

Termin

Mo 13:45 - 15:15, A/B Woche, 07.04.2025 bis 14.07.2025, Laborgebäude 4B / B319

Studiengang

Transformation Studies Master / Prüfungsordnung 2024

Lehrinhalt

Alternative Ökonomien bezeichnen sämtliche wirtschaftlichen Auffassungen, die sich mit anderen Möglichkeiten zur privatwirtschaftlich-industriellen Wirtschaft befassen. Studierende lernen im Rahmen einer Serie von Gastvorträgen unterschiedliche Ansätze, wie Care Economy, solidarische Ökonomie, ressourcenbasierte Ökonomie, Donut Ökonomie, Komplementärwährungen etc. kennen und reflektieren und diskutieren diese kritisch in ihrer Rolle für Transformationsprozesse. Im Rahmen von Exkursen und Fallstudien werden Orte besucht, in denen alternative Wirtschaftsweisen erprobt werden. In Szenario-Workshops werden verschiedene Ansätze ausgearbeitet.

Literatur

• Chang, H.-J. (2014). Economics: The User's Guide. Bloomsbury Publishing.
• Bauhardt, C. (2014). Solutions to the crisis? The Green New Deal, Degrowth, and the Solidarity Economy: Alternatives to the capitalist growth economy from an ecofeminist economics perspective. Ecological Economics 102, 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2014.03.015
• The Foundational Economy Collective (2022). Foundational Economy. The infrastructure of everyday life. Manchester University Press.
•  Raworth, K. (2017). Doughnut economics: seven ways to think like a 21st-century economist. London: Random House Business Books.
• Wellbeing Economy Alliance (2020). Wellbeing Economics for the COVID-19 recovery. Ten principles to build back better. Briefing Paper,https://serval.unil.ch/resource/serval:BIB_C2D492EC73DF.P001/REF.
•  Kallis, G. et al. (2018). Research on Degrowth. Annual Review of Environment and Resources. 43:4.1–4.26.https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-102017-025941

Termin

Mo 15:30 - 17:00, A/B Woche, 07.04.2025 bis 14.07.2025, Laborgebäude 4B / B319

Studiengang

Transformation Studies Master / Prüfungsordnung 2024

Lehrinhalt

Alternative Ökonomien bezeichnen sämtliche wirtschaftlichen Auffassungen, die sich mit anderen Möglichkeiten zur privatwirtschaftlich-industriellen Wirtschaft befassen. Studierende lernen im Rahmen einer Serie von Gastvorträgen unterschiedliche Ansätze, wie Care Economy, solidarische Ökonomie, ressourcenbasierte Ökonomie, Donut Ökonomie, Komplementärwährungen etc. kennen und reflektieren und diskutieren diese kritisch in ihrer Rolle für Transformationsprozesse. Im Rahmen von Exkursen und Fallstudien werden Orte besucht, in denen alternative Wirtschaftsweisen erprobt werden. In Szenario-Workshops werden verschiedene Ansätze ausgearbeitet.

Literatur

• Chang, H.-J. (2014). Economics: The User's Guide. Bloomsbury Publishing.
• Bauhardt, C. (2014). Solutions to the crisis? The Green New Deal, Degrowth, and the Solidarity Economy: Alternatives to the capitalist growth economy from an ecofeminist economics perspective. Ecological Economics 102, 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2014.03.015
• The Foundational Economy Collective (2022). Foundational Economy. The infrastructure of everyday life. Manchester University Press.
•  Raworth, K. (2017). Doughnut economics: seven ways to think like a 21st-century economist. London: Random House Business Books.
• Wellbeing Economy Alliance (2020). Wellbeing Economics for the COVID-19 recovery. Ten principles to build back better. Briefing Paper,https://serval.unil.ch/resource/serval:BIB_C2D492EC73DF.P001/REF.
•  Kallis, G. et al. (2018). Research on Degrowth. Annual Review of Environment and Resources. 43:4.1–4.26.https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-102017-025941