 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
| Science and Society | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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| S-CHIM-017 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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| Français | Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
| Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2019-2020 assessments (Covid-19) |
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| Description of the modifications to the Q3 2019-2020 online assessment procedures (Covid-19) |
| The student will be evaluated via two works: A personal written report summarizing one of the themes discussed during the lectures, answering to questions asked at the beginning of the lecture. A personal oral presentation about a technological innovation, with a large part of the time devoted to discussing non-scientific aspects and repercussions on the society. |
Content of Learning Activity
Many beliefs in scientific models, in the role of technological advances, our dreams and expectations, are related to "visions of the world", which we inherit and continue building throughout life. As a result of these dynamics, visions change. Here, we explain how different scientific "visions of the world" emerged with time, and how they influenced the society. Then, we expose an ecological interpretation of the success of Mankind, which relativizes the role of technological and social advances: we follow the human being in his conquest of natural resources, and of the knowledge necessary to use them; we analyze the nature and properties of growth, and the possible consequences for the future of Mankind; we analyze the energetic and climatic constraints that are present in our society. We then expose possible evolution of the scientific research to solve current challenges, via transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
T. S. Kuhn, La structure des révolutions scientifiques
W. R. Catton, Overshoot, the Ecological Basis of Revolutionary Change
D. Meadows, J. Randers, and D. Meadows, Limits to Growth: the 30-year update
M. K. Hubbert, Techniques of Prediction with Application to the Petroleum Industry
M. K. Hubbert, On the Nature of Growth
UKERC, Rapport de l'UKERC sur l'épuisement des réserves mondiales de pétrole
Mode of delivery
- Face to face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)