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(in Polish) Climate Change “101” - Interdisciplinary introduction to the contemporary climate crisis

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Course ID: 2500-F04-OG
Erasmus code / ISCED: 14.4 The subject classification code consists of three to five digits, where the first three represent the classification of the discipline according to the Discipline code list applicable to the Socrates/Erasmus program, the fourth (usually 0) - possible further specification of discipline information, the fifth - the degree of subject determined based on the year of study for which the subject is intended. / (0313) Psychology The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title: (unknown)
Name in Polish: Climate Change “101” - Interdisciplinary introduction to the contemporary climate crisis
Organizational unit: Faculty of Psychology
Course groups: Courses in foreign languages
General university courses
General university courses in Faculty of Psychology
General university courses in the social sciences
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): 3.00 Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles:
  • the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS;
  • the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h;
  • 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes;
  • weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS;
  • work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load.

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Language: English
Type of course:

general courses

Prerequisites (description):

(in Polish) UWAGA: Kurs w języku polskim: Klimatyczne ABC Interdyscyplinarne wprowadzenie do problemu zmiany klimatu i kryzysu ekologicznego i kurs w języku angielskim: Climate Change “101” - Interdisciplinary introduction to the contemporary climate crisis są kursami bliźniaczymi, pokrywającymi się zakresem materiału. W toku studiów można zaliczyć tylko jeden z nich.

Mode:

Remote learning

Short description:

This is an interdisciplinary, interactive online course using the online learning platform Moodle.

Basic scientific knowledge is an essential resource, which can be helpful to everyone while confronting climate change or environmental crises.

This course provides introductory-level knowledge about climate change, its mechanisms, and its consequences for nature and human society. The course consists of 4 blocks:

- a physical science block, which gives knowledge about the climate system, the history of the climate on earth, and its current changes

- an environmental science block, which gives knowledge about the relationship between the climate and the natural environment

- an economic and social sciences block, which shows climate change and destruction of the environment as a tragedy of commons and points to processes dependent on society and economy,

- Psychology block that shows the role of individuals, emotions, and cognition in response to the climate crisis.

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

Students have basic knowledge about anthropogenic global warming, mechanisms governing the climate system and its change, feedback loops in the climate system, and the human role in these processes.

Students also have basic knowledge about the mechanisms and connections between climate change and the natural environment and the environmental dimension of the contemporary crisis.

Students have basic knowledge about social and economic processes in climate change.

They also have basic knowledge about psychological, cognitive, and emotional processes explaining attitudes and actions towards climate change.

K_W07, K_W08, K_W09, K_W010

Skills:

Students can distinguish at the basic level between scientific knowledge and misinformation. They can critically evaluate the sources of knowledge and actively search for information. Students can actively search for data and FactCheck.

K_U05, K_U06, K_U07

Social competencies (student can do):

Students can understand emotions, attitudes, and actions connected with climate change on a micro and macro scale and understand the social dimension of climate and ecological crisis. They actively discuss possibilities and contradictions in individual and collective actions in climate adaptation and mitigation.

K_K03, K_K04

Classes in period "Winter semester 2024/25" (past)

Time span: 2024-10-01 - 2025-01-26
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Classes, 30 hours more information
Coordinators: Magdalena Budziszewska
Group instructors: Magdalena Budziszewska, Szymon Malinowski
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - Grading
Classes - Grading
Full description:

Classes are held in an asynchronous format.

Students can complete their class anytime during the week, by reading downloadable class material, watching short videos, and completing dedicated quizzes and tasks for each lesson.

Two meetings at the beginning and end of the semester are held live online and have a discussion format.

The student progresses (mostly self-paced) through the course consisting of short texts to read and short videos to watch and takes quizzes and simple assignments.

This course is interdisciplinary and introductory and does not require any prior advanced knowledge of physical science.

The goal of the course is to provide a basic scientific understanding of two essential crises of the present day: the climate change crisis and the related ecological and biodiversity crisis.

At the same time, the classes problematize these areas, point out important areas of discussion in various disciplines, including social sciences, and teach critical thinking and active data search and FactCheck. They consist of an obligatory part, which is short and straightforward but allows learners to extend their knowledge beyond the basic area through a rich selection of additional elective resources.

This course provides interdisciplinary introductory level knowledge about recent climate change, its mechanisms, and consequences for nature and human society. The course consists of 4 blocks:

• a physical science block, which gives knowledge about the climate system, the history of the climate on earth, and its current changes

• an environmental science block, which gives knowledge about the relationship between the climate and the natural environment

• an economic and social sciences block, which shows climate change and destruction of the environment as a tragedy of commons and points to processes dependent on society and economy,

• Moreover, a psychological block that shows the role of individuals, emotions, and cognition in response to the climate crisis. We also discuss the possibilities to take action in the face of the climate crisis

The authors of individual parts of the materials used in the course represent various fields of knowledge, including physics, biology, economics, and psychology. The materials are interactive and include multimedia, source texts, links to datasources, quizzes, and interactive tasks for participants.

Bibliography: (in Polish)

Budziszewska, M., Kardaś, A, Bohdanowicz, Z. (2021) Klimatyczne ABC. Interdyscyplinarne podstawy współczesnej wiedzy o zmianie klimatu. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. https://doi.org/10.31338/uw.9788323547303

(This resource will be made available for participants in English)

Moser, S. C. (2010). Communicating climate change: history, challenges, process and future directions. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, 1(1), 31-53.

Ostrom, E. E., Dietz, T. E., Dolšak, N. E., Stern, P. C., Stonich, S. E., & Weber, E. U. (2002). The drama of the commons. National Academy Press.

Rockström, J., Steffen, W. L., Noone, K., Persson, Å., Chapin III, F. S., Lambin, E., ... & Nykvist, B. (2009). Planetary boundaries: exploring the safe operating space for humanity. Ecology and society.

Classes in period "Summer semester 2024/25" (past)

Time span: 2025-02-17 - 2025-06-08
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Classes, 30 hours more information
Coordinators: Magdalena Budziszewska
Group instructors: Magdalena Budziszewska, Szymon Malinowski
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - Grading
Classes - Grading
Full description:

Classes are held in an asynchronous format.

Students can complete their class anytime during the week, by reading downloadable class material, watching short videos, and completing dedicated quizzes and tasks for each lesson.

Two meetings at the beginning and end of the semester are held live online and have a discussion format.

The student progresses (mostly self-paced) through the course consisting of short texts to read and short videos to watch and takes quizzes and simple assignments.

This course is interdisciplinary and introductory and does not require any prior advanced knowledge of physical science.

The goal of the course is to provide a basic scientific understanding of two essential crises of the present day: the climate change crisis and the related ecological and biodiversity crisis.

At the same time, the classes problematize these areas, point out important areas of discussion in various disciplines, including social sciences, and teach critical thinking and active data search and FactCheck. They consist of an obligatory part, which is short and straightforward but allows learners to extend their knowledge beyond the basic area through a rich selection of additional elective resources.

This course provides interdisciplinary introductory level knowledge about recent climate change, its mechanisms, and consequences for nature and human society. The course consists of 4 blocks:

• a physical science block, which gives knowledge about the climate system, the history of the climate on earth, and its current changes

• an environmental science block, which gives knowledge about the relationship between the climate and the natural environment

• an economic and social sciences block, which shows climate change and destruction of the environment as a tragedy of commons and points to processes dependent on society and economy,

• Moreover, a psychological block that shows the role of individuals, emotions, and cognition in response to the climate crisis. We also discuss the possibilities to take action in the face of the climate crisis

The authors of individual parts of the materials used in the course represent various fields of knowledge, including physics, biology, economics, and psychology. The materials are interactive and include multimedia, source texts, links to datasources, quizzes, and interactive tasks for participants.

Bibliography: (in Polish)

Budziszewska, M., Kardaś, A, Bohdanowicz, Z. (2021) Klimatyczne ABC. Interdyscyplinarne podstawy współczesnej wiedzy o zmianie klimatu. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. https://doi.org/10.31338/uw.9788323547303

(This resource will be made available for participants in English)

Moser, S. C. (2010). Communicating climate change: history, challenges, process and future directions. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, 1(1), 31-53.

Ostrom, E. E., Dietz, T. E., Dolšak, N. E., Stern, P. C., Stonich, S. E., & Weber, E. U. (2002). The drama of the commons. National Academy Press.

Rockström, J., Steffen, W. L., Noone, K., Persson, Å., Chapin III, F. S., Lambin, E., ... & Nykvist, B. (2009). Planetary boundaries: exploring the safe operating space for humanity. Ecology and society.

Classes in period "Winter semester 2025/26" (past)

Time span: 2025-10-01 - 2026-01-25
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Classes, 30 hours more information
Coordinators: Magdalena Budziszewska
Group instructors: Magdalena Budziszewska, Szymon Malinowski
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - Grading
Classes - Grading
Full description:

Classes are held in an asynchronous format.

Students can complete their class anytime during the week, by reading downloadable class material, watching short videos, and completing dedicated quizzes and tasks for each lesson.

Two meetings at the beginning and end of the semester are held live online and have a discussion format.

The student progresses (mostly self-paced) through the course consisting of short texts to read and short videos to watch and takes quizzes and simple assignments.

This course is interdisciplinary and introductory and does not require any prior advanced knowledge of physical science.

The goal of the course is to provide a basic scientific understanding of two essential crises of the present day: the climate change crisis and the related ecological and biodiversity crisis.

At the same time, the classes problematize these areas, point out important areas of discussion in various disciplines, including social sciences, and teach critical thinking and active data search and FactCheck. They consist of an obligatory part, which is short and straightforward but allows learners to extend their knowledge beyond the basic area through a rich selection of additional elective resources.

This course provides interdisciplinary introductory level knowledge about recent climate change, its mechanisms, and consequences for nature and human society. The course consists of 4 blocks:

• a physical science block, which gives knowledge about the climate system, the history of the climate on earth, and its current changes

• an environmental science block, which gives knowledge about the relationship between the climate and the natural environment

• an economic and social sciences block, which shows climate change and destruction of the environment as a tragedy of commons and points to processes dependent on society and economy,

• Moreover, a psychological block that shows the role of individuals, emotions, and cognition in response to the climate crisis. We also discuss the possibilities to take action in the face of the climate crisis

The authors of individual parts of the materials used in the course represent various fields of knowledge, including physics, biology, economics, and psychology. The materials are interactive and include multimedia, source texts, links to datasources, quizzes, and interactive tasks for participants.

Bibliography: (in Polish)

Budziszewska, M., Kardaś, A, Bohdanowicz, Z. (2021) Klimatyczne ABC. Interdyscyplinarne podstawy współczesnej wiedzy o zmianie klimatu. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. https://doi.org/10.31338/uw.9788323547303

(This resource will be made available for participants in English)

Moser, S. C. (2010). Communicating climate change: history, challenges, process and future directions. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, 1(1), 31-53.

Ostrom, E. E., Dietz, T. E., Dolšak, N. E., Stern, P. C., Stonich, S. E., & Weber, E. U. (2002). The drama of the commons. National Academy Press.

Rockström, J., Steffen, W. L., Noone, K., Persson, Å., Chapin III, F. S., Lambin, E., ... & Nykvist, B. (2009). Planetary boundaries: exploring the safe operating space for humanity. Ecology and society.

Classes in period "Summer semester 2025/26" (in progress)

Time span: 2026-02-16 - 2026-06-07
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Classes, 30 hours more information
Coordinators: Magdalena Budziszewska
Group instructors: Magdalena Budziszewska, Szymon Malinowski
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - Grading
Classes - Grading
Full description:

Classes are held in an asynchronous format.

Students can complete their class anytime during the week, by reading downloadable class material, watching short videos, and completing dedicated quizzes and tasks for each lesson.

Two meetings at the beginning and end of the semester are held live online and have a discussion format.

The student progresses (mostly self-paced) through the course consisting of short texts to read and short videos to watch and takes quizzes and simple assignments.

This course is interdisciplinary and introductory and does not require any prior advanced knowledge of physical science.

The goal of the course is to provide a basic scientific understanding of two essential crises of the present day: the climate change crisis and the related ecological and biodiversity crisis.

At the same time, the classes problematize these areas, point out important areas of discussion in various disciplines, including social sciences, and teach critical thinking and active data search and FactCheck. They consist of an obligatory part, which is short and straightforward but allows learners to extend their knowledge beyond the basic area through a rich selection of additional elective resources.

This course provides interdisciplinary introductory level knowledge about recent climate change, its mechanisms, and consequences for nature and human society. The course consists of 4 blocks:

• a physical science block, which gives knowledge about the climate system, the history of the climate on earth, and its current changes

• an environmental science block, which gives knowledge about the relationship between the climate and the natural environment

• an economic and social sciences block, which shows climate change and destruction of the environment as a tragedy of commons and points to processes dependent on society and economy,

• Moreover, a psychological block that shows the role of individuals, emotions, and cognition in response to the climate crisis. We also discuss the possibilities to take action in the face of the climate crisis

The authors of individual parts of the materials used in the course represent various fields of knowledge, including physics, biology, economics, and psychology. The materials are interactive and include multimedia, source texts, links to datasources, quizzes, and interactive tasks for participants.

Bibliography: (in Polish)

Budziszewska, M., Kardaś, A, Bohdanowicz, Z. (2021) Klimatyczne ABC. Interdyscyplinarne podstawy współczesnej wiedzy o zmianie klimatu. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. https://doi.org/10.31338/uw.9788323547303

(This resource will be made available for participants in English)

Moser, S. C. (2010). Communicating climate change: history, challenges, process and future directions. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, 1(1), 31-53.

Ostrom, E. E., Dietz, T. E., Dolšak, N. E., Stern, P. C., Stonich, S. E., & Weber, E. U. (2002). The drama of the commons. National Academy Press.

Rockström, J., Steffen, W. L., Noone, K., Persson, Å., Chapin III, F. S., Lambin, E., ... & Nykvist, B. (2009). Planetary boundaries: exploring the safe operating space for humanity. Ecology and society.

Classes in period "Winter semester 2026/27" (future)

Time span: 2026-10-01 - 2027-01-24
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Classes, 30 hours more information
Coordinators: Magdalena Budziszewska
Group instructors: Magdalena Budziszewska, Szymon Malinowski
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - Grading
Classes - Grading
Full description:

Classes are held in an asynchronous format.

Students can complete their class anytime during the week, by reading downloadable class material, watching short videos, and completing dedicated quizzes and tasks for each lesson.

Two meetings at the beginning and end of the semester are held live online and have a discussion format.

The student progresses (mostly self-paced) through the course consisting of short texts to read and short videos to watch and takes quizzes and simple assignments.

This course is interdisciplinary and introductory and does not require any prior advanced knowledge of physical science.

The goal of the course is to provide a basic scientific understanding of two essential crises of the present day: the climate change crisis and the related ecological and biodiversity crisis.

At the same time, the classes problematize these areas, point out important areas of discussion in various disciplines, including social sciences, and teach critical thinking and active data search and FactCheck. They consist of an obligatory part, which is short and straightforward but allows learners to extend their knowledge beyond the basic area through a rich selection of additional elective resources.

This course provides interdisciplinary introductory level knowledge about recent climate change, its mechanisms, and consequences for nature and human society. The course consists of 4 blocks:

• a physical science block, which gives knowledge about the climate system, the history of the climate on earth, and its current changes

• an environmental science block, which gives knowledge about the relationship between the climate and the natural environment

• an economic and social sciences block, which shows climate change and destruction of the environment as a tragedy of commons and points to processes dependent on society and economy,

• Moreover, a psychological block that shows the role of individuals, emotions, and cognition in response to the climate crisis. We also discuss the possibilities to take action in the face of the climate crisis

The authors of individual parts of the materials used in the course represent various fields of knowledge, including physics, biology, economics, and psychology. The materials are interactive and include multimedia, source texts, links to datasources, quizzes, and interactive tasks for participants.

Bibliography: (in Polish)

Budziszewska, M., Kardaś, A, Bohdanowicz, Z. (2021) Klimatyczne ABC. Interdyscyplinarne podstawy współczesnej wiedzy o zmianie klimatu. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. https://doi.org/10.31338/uw.9788323547303

(This resource will be made available for participants in English)

Moser, S. C. (2010). Communicating climate change: history, challenges, process and future directions. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, 1(1), 31-53.

Ostrom, E. E., Dietz, T. E., Dolšak, N. E., Stern, P. C., Stonich, S. E., & Weber, E. U. (2002). The drama of the commons. National Academy Press.

Rockström, J., Steffen, W. L., Noone, K., Persson, Å., Chapin III, F. S., Lambin, E., ... & Nykvist, B. (2009). Planetary boundaries: exploring the safe operating space for humanity. Ecology and society.

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