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Archived Version 2023 - 2024

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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

Students will develop cross-cutting competencies for sustainability that are relevant to achieving particular SDG goals. To this end, students will select one of the UN SDGs to focus on, according to their interests but also allowing a good variation of topics to be covered. They will focus on designing, simulating, testing, predicting for problem solving to generate impact. This is the ‘Apply’ level of Bloom’s, and relates to the design phase for that application.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse complex problems by making use of theories and techniques.
2. Create solutions in collaboration with other students based on analysis
3. Map and document a problem's causes and outcomes, the stakeholders involved, and the resources needed to develop sustainable interconnected social, political and technological solutions.
4. Apply theories of social and political change to understand and identify the drivers, consequences and indicators of global change.
5. Use systems thinking to identify, anticipate and understand the implications of possible solutions to global challenges.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Workshop36contact hours class workshops
Total Workload: 36

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Creating Impact in a Changing World
Students will develop cross-cutting competencies for sustainability that are relevant to achieving particular SDG goals. To this end, students will select one of the UN SDGs to focus on, according to their interests but also allowing a good variation of topics to be covered. They will focus on designing, simulating, testing, predicting for problem solving to generate impact. This is the ‘Apply’ level of Bloom’s, and relates to the design phase for that application.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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