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ENVI-S101

Introduction au développement durable

academic year
2025-2026
2026-2027

Course teacher(s)

Bertrand COLLIGNON (Coordinator), Gani ALDASHEV, Chiara ARMENI, Dirk JACOBS and Cecilia Navarra

ECTS credits

5

Language(s) of instruction

french

Course content

Through the fields of Sociology, Natural Sciences, and Economics, the course will explore various concepts and societal themes, such as social inequalities, planetary boundaries (climate change, biodiversity, resources, etc.), mobility and migration, urban resilience, and more, from the overarching perspective of sustainable development.

This course contributes to the Energy and Governance pathways of the Sustainable Development Initiative, which aims to provide integrated training in sustainability.

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)

At the end of this course unit, students will be able to:

  • Understand, define, and analyze the concepts, scientific foundations, tools, and societal challenges related to Sustainable Development, as well as their complexity through a systemic, cross-cutting, and interdisciplinary approach.
  • Understand how each discipline can contribute to Sustainable Development and how different disciplines can complement one another.
  • Develop critical thinking skills, imagine and propose solutions, and take action related to real-world sustainable development challenges.
  • Follow the various thematic pathways in Sustainable Development throughout the remainder of the Bachelor's programme.

Teaching methods and learning activities

interactive ex cathedra courses, invited speakers

Course notes

  • Université virtuelle

Contribution to the teaching profile

The course contributes to the development of the following knowledge and skills:

LG1. Disciplinary Knowledge and Applications

LO 1.1. Apply fundamental concepts, tools, and models in economics and management to formulate a well-defined problem and propose a multidisciplinary solution adapted to the economic context.
LO 1.2. Integrate sustainable development into the analysis.

LG2. Academic Reasoning

LO 2.1. Adopt a scientific approach to the collection, research, and analysis of data, and communicate results through clear, structured, and advanced arguments.
LO 2.2. Demonstrate critical thinking, logical and abstract reasoning, and develop an autonomous approach to learning.

LG3. Quantitative Skills

LO 3.3. Assess the quality of a statistical or numerical analysis of an economic problem.

LG4. Professional Skills

LO 4.2. Recognize ethical dilemmas and contribute to their resolution.

Other information

Additional information

course taught in French

Campus

Solbosch

Evaluation

Method(s) of evaluation

  • written examination
  • Other

written examination

  • Closed question with Multiple Answers (MAQ)

Other

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

Based on the written exam. However, the instructors reserve the right to invite any student to an additional oral interview in order to verify their individual mastery of the content submitted for examination.

Language(s) of evaluation

  • french

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