Study-unit AN INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
| Course name | Sustainable agriculture |
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| Study-unit Code | A003211 |
| Curriculum | Bioeconomia |
| Lecturer | Antonio Boggia |
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| CFU | 3 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2023/24 |
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| Learning activities | A scelta dello studente |
| Area | A scelta dello studente |
| Sector | AGR/01 |
| Type of study-unit | Opzionale (Optional) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | This course introduces the concept of sustainable development. It transfers information and knowledge useful for any kind of university degree, considering that sustainability is at present the common basis for every human activity, in accordance with the 17 goals of the United Nations Agenda 2030. |
| Reference texts | Jeffrey D. Sachs, L'era dello sviluppo sostenibile, Università Bocconi Editore, 2015. ISBN: 8883502310. Paolo Quadrino, L' agenda 2030 sul banco, WinScuola editore, 2022. ISBN: 1280094079. |
| Educational objectives | The course aims to transfer knowledge on the multidimensional and multidisciplinary nature of the concept of sustainable development, its relations with human activities and with the goals of Agenda 2030. |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Teaching methods | Lectures, multidisciplinary seminars, practical lessons |
| Other information | Course available to all students of the University |
| Learning verification modality | The examination will be managed through an oral exam aimed at verifying the degree of knowledge and of understanding achieved by the student about the course. |
| Extended program | 1) Sustainable development: origin and evolution of the concept -Origin of the concept -The fundamental stages of international politics -The multidimensional nature of sustainable development 2) Meaning and principles of sustainable development -The dimensions of sustainable development - The basic principles of sustainable development -Sustainability and circular economy 3) The goals for sustainable development of the United Nations Agenda 2030 - Introduction to the Agenda 2030 -Analysis of the 17 goals and their targets 4) Sustainable development and institutions: sustainability at the University of Perugia - University organization for sustainability - Goals and actions |