Acerca de este curso: 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.
Para quién es esta clase: This course is for learners of all ages seeking a relatable introduction to sustainability and mindsets to pursue it.
Creada por: University of Virginia
Enseñado por: Leidy Klotz, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and University of Virginia School of Architecture
Engineering and Architecture
| Nivel | Principiante |
| Compromiso | 6 modules, 2-3 hours/module |
| Idioma | English |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
| Calificaciones del usuario |
Programa
SEMANA 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 videos, 3 lecturas, 1 cuestionario de práctica
- Reading: Why me?
- Practice Quiz: Reflection: How can you be successful in this course?
- Reading: Systems-Thinking for Sustainability
- Vídeo: The Black Panther and The Sacred Monster
- Reading: System Parts: Elements, Flows, Stocks, Feedback Loops and Purpose
- Vídeo: Overlooked System Elements
- Vídeo: Physical Flows
- Vídeo: Information Flows
- Discussion Prompt: Elements of a System
- Vídeo: Stocks
- Vídeo: Feedback Loops
- Discussion Prompt: Feedback Loops
- Vídeo: Purpose
Calificado: Reductionist and Systemic Thinking, Sustainability and Soccer
Calificado: System Parts: Elements, Stocks, Flows, Feedback Loops and Purpose
SEMANA 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 videos, 4 lecturas
- Reading: System Boundaries
- Discussion Prompt: Space Boundaries
- Vídeo: Time
- Reading: Level of Detail
- Vídeo: Detail
- Discussion Prompt: Level of Detail
- Vídeo: Inputs and Outputs
- Vídeo: Insight
- Reading: System Behaviors
- Vídeo: Interdependence
- Reading: Interdependence
- Vídeo: Thresholds
- Discussion Prompt: Threshold Crossing
- Vídeo: Self-Organization
- Vídeo: Resilience
- Discussion Prompt: Resilience
- Vídeo: Emergence
Calificado: System Boundaries
Calificado: System Behaviors
SEMANA 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 videos, 4 lecturas
- Reading: Evaluating Sustainability Overview
- Reading: Path Dependence
- Vídeo: Inertia
- Vídeo: Carrying Capacities
- Vídeo: The Five Whys
- Discussion Prompt: The Five Whys
- Vídeo: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Reading: Creating Sustainable Systems Overview
- Vídeo: Biomimicry
- Vídeo: Closing Loops
- Reading: Closing Loops
- Vídeo: Adaptability
- Discussion Prompt: Adaptability
- Vídeo: Polycentrism
- Vídeo: Transparency
- Discussion Prompt: Transparency
- Vídeo: Systematic Inequality
- Vídeo: Elegant Systems are Sustainable Systems
- Discussion Prompt: Elegant Systems
Calificado: Life Cycle Assessment - Your Footprint
Calificado: Creating Sustainable Systems
SEMANA 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 videos, 2 lecturas
- Reading: The Endless Quest
- Discussion Prompt: Vision
- Vídeo: Leverage Points
- Reading: Leverage Points and Women's Equality in Brazil
- Vídeo: Mindset
Calificado: What is your vision of a sustainable world in ten years and what can you do to get there?
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