BENS5110 Science and society (1–2 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Description
1 cr A seminar where students bring current questions in the society which need attention by scientists with ecological or biological science background. Seminars and external experts lecturing on invited topics and science writing target the key question if and how natural scientists should take part in political debate in the society.
1 cr Intensive course at Konnevesi Research Station provides tools for science-based writing on important societal questions and produces opinion letters published in a newspaper.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student:
- recognizes the value of the expertise the student has gained during his/her studies and how to apply it to important societal and political questions
- understands the importance of science-based opinions and influence in the society
- is able to use his/her science background in writing popular scientific opinion letters (Intensive course at Konnevesi Research Station).
- recognizes the value of the expertise the student has gained during his/her studies and how to apply it to important societal and political questions
- understands the importance of science-based opinions and influence in the society
- is able to use his/her science background in writing popular scientific opinion letters (Intensive course at Konnevesi Research Station).
Additional information
The course is in Finnish.
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
The course for 10-15 students is in Finnish.
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Method 2
Description:
Ansaitakseen opintopisteen tulee opiskelijan osallistua kahdeksaan ohjelmaan kymmenestä. Paneelikeskustelut ja työpajat järjestetään 7.-13.7.2021, mutta paneelikeskustelut live streamataan ja tallennetaan Jyväskylän Kesän nettisivuille, josta niitä voi katsoa myös jälkikäteen. Kurssi tulee suorittaa 31.7. mennessä ja se on avoin kaikille Jyväskylän yliopiston opiskelijoille.
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Teaching (2 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:
Active participation and compiling a publishable opinion letter on a question selected by the students
Teaching
2/10–5/30/2021 Independent project
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Participation in teaching (1–2 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
Finnish