Lehre am Fachgebiet Technik- und Umweltsoziologie

Termine

• Fr 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 12.05.2023, Lehrgebäude 3A / 338
• Fr 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 09.06.2023, Lehrgebäude 3A / 338
• Fr 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 30.06.2023, Laborgebäude 4B / B3.16

Studiengänge

• Kultur und Technik Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2008
• Environmental and Resource Management PhD / Prüfungsordnung 2017
• Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Bachelor / Prüfungsordnung 2019
• Betriebswirtschaftslehre Bachelor
• 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.
 
The module contains following topics:

• Block 1: Introduction to digitalization and its relations to sustainability and social-ecological transformation
• Block 2: Current effects of digitalization in various sectors (data protection, environmental impacts, effects on democracy, digital divide and social injustice)
• Block 3: Transformation paths for a socio-ecological digitalization (sufficiency in digitalization, open source, open governance, Circular Economy and more)
• Excursion: Visiting sites of digital innovation in Berlin, e.g., Futurium

The module is organized in lectures and seminars:

• 510510 Lectures on Fridays, 12^th May, 9^th June, 30^th June, from 9:30 - 13:00 and 14:15 - 17:30: presentations from lecturers and invited experts, interactive discussions
• 510511 Seminars on Saturdays 13^th May, 10^th June, 1^st July, from 9:30 - 13:00 and 14:15 - 17:30: group work, interactive presentations and discussions
• Excursion in Berlin: 17^th of June from 9:30 - 13:00 and 14:15 - 17:30

Please save these dates because some assessments will require your attendance.
 
Examinations (Continuous assessments):
For the lecture (510510): written exam on the 1st of July
For the seminars (510511): Group presentation and three exercises taking place during the three block seminars (Deadline for handing in: 23th of July 2023)

Termin

Mi 13:45 - 17:00, A Woche, 19.04.2023 bis 19.07.2023, Laborgebäude 4B / B3.16

Studiengänge

• Kultur und Technik Master / Prüfungsordnung 2017
• Environmental and Resource Management EE / Prüfungsordnung 2021
• Environmental and Resource Management EPL / Prüfungsordnung 2021
• Environmental and Resource Management 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

Mo 15:30 - 17:00, A/B Woche, 10.04.2023 bis 17.07.2023, Zentrales Hörsaalgebäude / HS A

Studiengang

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

• Sa 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 13.05.2023, Lehrgebäude 3A / 338
• Sa 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 10.06.2023, Lehrgebäude 3A / 338
• Sa 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 01.07.2023, Laborgebäude 4B / B3.16
• Sa 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 17.06.2023, Laborgebäude 4B / B3.17

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.
 
The module contains following topics:

• Block 1: Introduction to digitalization and its relations to sustainability and social-ecological transformation
• Block 2: Current effects of digitalization in various sectors (data protection, environmental impacts, effects on democracy, digital divide and social injustice)
• Block 3: Transformation paths for a socio-ecological digitalization (sufficiency in digitalization, open source, open governance, Circular Economy and more)
• Excursion: Visiting sites of digital innovation in Berlin, e.g., Futurium

The module is organized in lectures and seminars:

• 510510 Lectures on Fridays, 12^th May, 9^th June, 30^th June, from 9:30 - 13:00 and 14:15 - 17:30: presentations from lecturers and invited experts, interactive discussions
• 510511 Seminars on Saturdays 13^th May, 10^th June, 1^st July, from 9:30 - 13:00 and 14:15 - 17:30: group work, interactive presentations and discussions
• Excursion in Berlin: 17^th of June from 9:30 - 13:00 and 14:15 - 17:30

Please save these dates because some assessments will require your attendance.
 
Examinations (Continuous assessments):
For the lecture (510510): written exam on the 1st of July
For the seminars (510511): Group presentation and three exercises taking place during the three block seminars (Deadline for handing in: 23th of July 2023)

Termin

Mo 11:30 - 15:15, A/B Woche, 24.04.2023 bis 10.07.2023, Laborgebäude 4B / B3.22

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, 24.04.2023 bis 10.07.2023, Lehrgebäude 3B / 305

Studiengänge

• fachübergreifend
• Digitale Gesellschaft Bachelor (2. 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

Mi 09:30 - 11:00, B Woche, 26.04.2023 bis 12.07.2023, Lehrgebäude 10 / 211a/b

Lehrinhalt

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Termine

• 09:30 - 16:00, Block Woche, 04.05.2023 bis 05.05.2023, IBZ - Ludwig Leichardt Haus / Seminar
• 2-Gruppe
• 09:30 - 16:00, Block Woche, 15.06.2023 bis 16.06.2023, IBZ - Ludwig Leichardt Haus / Seminar

Lehrinhalt

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Termine

• Mo 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 12.06.2023, IBZ - Ludwig Leichardt Haus / Seminar
• Di 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 09.05.2023
• Mi 17:30 - 19:00, A/B Woche, 12.04.2023 bis 19.07.2023, Zentrales Hörsaalgebäude / SR 3
• Fr 09:30 - 17:30, Einzel, am 30.06.2023, IBZ - Ludwig Leichardt Haus / Seminar

Studiengang

fachübergreifend

Lehrinhalt

Klimaschutz und nachhaltige Entwicklung gehören zu den zentralen Herausforderungen gegenwärtiger Gesellschaften. Politik, Wirtschaft und Zivilgesellschaft sind gleichermaßen aufgefordert, den Ursachen und Folgen des Klimawandels zu begegnen und sich mit dem politischen Projekt der nachhaltigen Entwicklung auseinanderzusetzen. An der B-TU Cottbus – Senftenberg wird mit verschiedenen geographischen Maßstäben und aus unterschiedlichen disziplinären Perspektiven zum Klimawandel und Klimaschutz sowie zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung geforscht. Die Online-Ringvorlesung möchte Studierenden aller Fachrichtungen sowie einer interessierten Öffenltichung einen umfassenden Überblick zur Klimaforschung der B-TU bieten und so die inter- und transdisziplinäre Verständigung vorantreiben. Die zumeist auf deutsch gehaltenen Vorlesungen sollen als Mitschnitte mit englischen Untertiteln zugänglich gemacht werden.

Termin

Do 13:45 - 15:15, A/B Woche, 13.04.2023 bis 20.07.2023, Zentrales Hörsaalgebäude / SR 2

Studiengang

Environmental and Resource Management PhD / Prüfungsordnung 2017

Lehrinhalt

The COVID-19 pandemic has impressively shown how closely man-made ecological crises and biodiversity loss are linked to social issues such as global health and the (unequal) distribution of resources and livelihoods. Whether the project of sustainable development succeeds will be determined not least by whether the manifold entanglements of social injustices, social losses of diversity, and unequal power relations with environmental and resource issues are understood. The module aims to sensitize students to the complexity of the topic and at the same time provide them with tools to actively address it, particularly in the context of environmental and resource management and transformation design.

Termin

Mi 15:30 - 17:00, A/B Woche, 26.04.2023 bis 17.07.2023, Laborgebäude 4B / B3.20

Lehrinhalt

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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.

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.