BB912: Elective project II
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: Danish or English depending on the teacher
EKA: N150011102
Assessment: Second examiner: External
Grading: 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Spring
Level: Master(s)
STADS ID (UVA): N150011101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 30-10-2023
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Approved - active
Comment
The students choose between 8 sub-topics, which can change from year to year depending on current climate adaptation topics and projects. There will initially be presentations where various sub-topics/projects are presented for inspiration, brainstorming, and discussion. A project description must be prepared in collaboration with the project supervisor, which must be approved by the responsible teacher.
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students who follow the course are expected to have knowledge of the basic principles about project management and have the basic knowledge about climate adaptation necessary to familiarize themselves with the selected topic.
Course introduction
The purpose of the course is to enable the student to carry out climate adaptation projects and to give the student detailed insights into a specific, elective topic. The student gets experience in handling interdisciplinary projects, communicating with relevant collaborators including peers, external stakeholders, and citizens, identifying and formulating a scientific problem, and solving the problem.
The course builds on the knowledge acquired from the courses Basic course on climate change, climate effects and climate adaptation, Project management, economics, and communication as well as Climate adaptation in developing cities and sustainable growth and provides an academic foundation for the master project.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree, it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- Give knowledge about the latest climate adaptation solutions and projects used by e.g. utility companies, consulting companies, and municipalities
- Provide skills in planning, implementing, and managing climate adaptation projects
- Provide competencies in initiating and implementing interdisciplinary cooperation and taking on professional responsibility, as well as taking responsibility for your own professional development and specialization.
Expected learning outcome
To achieve the purpose of the course, the learning objective of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- analyze an issue within climate adaptation and develop new, science-based solutions
- engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with both peers and external stakeholders
- use technologies and tools, including relevant software, for climate adaptation solutions
- apply scientific theories and methods while working on a professionally defined topic
Content
The subject of the project is chosen from 8 main topics and the specific project content is determined in collaboration with a project supervisor. A project description must be prepared by the group and approved by the teacher responsible. The project includes an independent, delimitation, solution, and discussion of results regarding an issue within climate adaptation and with a study of the subject area's latest international research.
Literature
Literature, including relevant primary literature, must be found independently and in collaboration with the supervisor.
Examination regulations
Exam element a)
Timing
Spring
Tests
Group report
EKA
N150011102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
Allowed, a closer description of the exam rules will be posted in itslearning
ECTS value
5
Additional information
The report is a group report, however the report must contain individually identifiable contributions, so it must be noted who wrote which sections.
Re-examination is changed to Report when there is only 1 registered student.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
At the faculty of science, teaching is organized after the three-phase model ie. intro, training and study phase.
- Intro-phase: 5 hours for presentations and selection of project
- Skill training phase: 10 hours, project work in collaoration with supervisor
Activities during the study phase:
- Project work
Teacher responsible
Timetable
Administrative Unit
Team at Educational Law & Registration
Offered in
Recommended course of study
Profile | Education | Semester | Offer period |
---|---|---|---|
AO i klimatilpasning - Optag 1.september 2021, 2022 og 2023 | Master of Climate Adaptation | Master of Climate Adaptation | Odense | 2 | E23 |
Transition rules
Transitional arrangements describe how a course replaces another course when changes are made to the course of study.
If a transitional arrangement has been made for a course, it will be stated in the list.
See transitional arrangements for all courses at the Faculty of Science.