Climate, Environment, and Energy – a Transdisciplinary Perspective

Explore climate, environment, and energy through natural science, social science, and humanities perspectives. Gain the skills to tackle environmental challenges and contribute to sustainable solutions.

• Course structure

  This course consists of five modules. The first module (Systems Thinking) uses the concept of systems to set the stage for interdisciplinary learning. The second, third and fourth modules examine climate, environment and energy from natural science, social science and humanities perspectives. The fifth module (Creating Knowledge Through Transdisciplinary Methods) introduces transdisciplinary learning.

  Modules

  • Systems Thinking (3 ECTS): Analyse complex problems through an interdisciplinary framework.
  • Natural Science Perspective (9 ECTS): Explore climate systems, energy processes, and ecosystem interactions.
  • Social Science Perspective (9 ECTS): Delve into the policy, governance, and economic aspects of sustainability.
  • Humanities Perspective (6 ECTS): Reflect on the ethical, cultural, and historical dimensions of environmental challenges.
  • Transdisciplinary Methods (3 ECTS): Go a step further and engage with innovative research methods involving collaboration and community-driven approaches.

• More information

  This course is the first course on the Master's Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy and can not be taken as a freestanding course.

• Contact

  Study coordinators
  For questions about the course "Climate, Environment, and Energy – a Transdisciplinary Perspective" or the TRACEE master programme, please contact our study coordinators here.

  Course coordinator
  Alasdair Skelton, Stockholm University