Об этом курсе: This course takes learners on a journey through a progression of systems-thinking and sustainability concepts. Using the beautiful game of soccer (also known as football in many parts of the world) as an analogy, we'll work together to illuminate real-world interdependencies (such as between climate change and human rights), building the chain of concepts in a fun, accessible way. Soccer/Football nerds and newbies alike will be entertained and, ultimately, rewarded with the epiphanies that come from seeing in systems more clearly. Those who complete the course will: create examples of systems parts, boundaries, and behaviors related to sustainability (and soccer/football); practice evaluating the sustainability of systems they care about using several complementary methods; generate ideas to improve the sustainability of a system they care about; and explain a mindset shift that would enhance the sustainability of a system they care about.
Для кого этот курс: This course is for learners of all ages seeking a relatable introduction to sustainability and mindsets to pursue it.
Автор: University of Virginia
Преподаватели: Leidy Klotz, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and University of Virginia School of Architecture
Engineering and Architecture
| Уровень | Начинающий |
| Выполнение | 6 modules, 2-3 hours/module |
| Язык | English |
| Как пройти курс | Чтобы пройти курс, выполните все оцениваемые задания. |
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Background and System Parts
This section explains who I am, why I'm using soccer as a metaphor, systems and reductionist thinking and sustainability. This section also outlines the main parts of a system (elements, flows, stocks, feedback loops, and purpose).
8 видео, 3 материала для самостоятельного изучения, 1 тренировочный тест
- Reading: Why me?
- Practice Quiz: Reflection: How can you be successful in this course?
- Reading: Systems-Thinking for Sustainability
- Видео: The Black Panther and The Sacred Monster
- Reading: System Parts: Elements, Flows, Stocks, Feedback Loops and Purpose
- Видео: Overlooked System Elements
- Видео: Physical Flows
- Видео: Information Flows
- Discussion Prompt: Elements of a System
- Видео: Stocks
- Видео: Feedback Loops
- Discussion Prompt: Feedback Loops
- Видео: Purpose
Оцениваемый: Reductionist and Systemic Thinking, Sustainability and Soccer
Оцениваемый: System Parts: Elements, Stocks, Flows, Feedback Loops and Purpose
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
System Boundaries and Behaviors
Our approach to sustainability depends on how we define our system boundaries. What must we consider? What can we leave out? And, what can we reasonably infer from the perspective we define? We will also dive into system behaviors in this section. With parts and boundaries defined, we can detect system-level behaviors and discover how they affect sustainability.
10 видео, 4 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: System Boundaries
- Discussion Prompt: Space Boundaries
- Видео: Time
- Reading: Level of Detail
- Видео: Detail
- Discussion Prompt: Level of Detail
- Видео: Inputs and Outputs
- Видео: Insight
- Reading: System Behaviors
- Видео: Interdependence
- Reading: Interdependence
- Видео: Thresholds
- Discussion Prompt: Threshold Crossing
- Видео: Self-Organization
- Видео: Resilience
- Discussion Prompt: Resilience
- Видео: Emergence
Оцениваемый: System Boundaries
Оцениваемый: System Behaviors
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
Evaluating Systems and Creating Sustainable Systems
To evaluate sustainability in our systems, and check our progress, there are properties to consider and methods to apply. Once we define and evaluate our systems, then we’re ready to create systems that are more sustainable.
12 видео, 4 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Evaluating Sustainability Overview
- Reading: Path Dependence
- Видео: Inertia
- Видео: Carrying Capacities
- Видео: The Five Whys
- Discussion Prompt: The Five Whys
- Видео: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Reading: Creating Sustainable Systems Overview
- Видео: Biomimicry
- Видео: Closing Loops
- Reading: Closing Loops
- Видео: Adaptability
- Discussion Prompt: Adaptability
- Видео: Polycentrism
- Видео: Transparency
- Discussion Prompt: Transparency
- Видео: Systematic Inequality
- Видео: Elegant Systems are Sustainable Systems
- Discussion Prompt: Elegant Systems
Оцениваемый: Life Cycle Assessment - Your Footprint
Оцениваемый: Creating Sustainable Systems
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
The Endless Quest for Sustainability
There is no magical fix; pursuing sustainability is an endless quest of constant effort at the limits of our abilities, and that’s where the fun is.
3 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: The Endless Quest
- Discussion Prompt: Vision
- Видео: Leverage Points
- Reading: Leverage Points and Women's Equality in Brazil
- Видео: Mindset
Оцениваемый: What is your vision of a sustainable world in ten years and what can you do to get there?
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