Goals

To introduce aspiring scientists to the problems of development and to the ethical issues it raises.

Content

Two thirds are given annually by an expert in one of the numerous aspects of this issue (global warming, resource depletion, water scarcity, geostrategic implications, technology transfer, the situation of third-world countries, economical globalization, theory of decreasing, etc.). The other third consists in a follow-up (by an assistant) of a critical reflexion on the theme presented.

Exercices

The exercises sessions are an opportunity for students to write a report on a specific aspect of the problem with the help of an assistant.

Teaching methods

It is a lecture-type course that requires the mastery of scientific knowledge and skills possessed by any bachelor in science or philosophy.

Assessment method

The student proposes a critical reflexion on a choosen specific part of the problem to be presented orally.

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Master in Physics Finalité spécialisée en physique du vivant 1 3 Yes
Master in Biology Standard 1 3 Yes
Master in Mathematics Finalité spécialisée en data science 1 3 Yes
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology Finalité approfondie 1 3 Yes
Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology Finalité approfondie 1 3 No
Master in Physics Standard 1 3 Yes
Master in Mathematics Finalité spécialisée en en Project Engineering 1 3 Yes
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology Finalité didactique 1 3 Yes
Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology Finalité didactique 1 3 No
Master in Mathematics Standard 1 3 Yes
Master in Physics Finalité approfondie 1 3 Yes
Master of Education, Section 4: Chemistry Standard 1 3 Yes
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology Finalité spécialisée 1 3 Yes
Master in Chemistry Finalité approfondie 1 3 Yes
Master in Physics Finalité didactique 1 3 Yes
Master of Education, Section 4: Physics Standard 1 3 Yes
Master in Mathematics Finalité approfondie 1 3 Yes
Master in Chemistry Finalité didactique 1 3 Yes
Master in Physics Finalité spécialisée en physique et data 1 3 Yes
Master in Chemistry Standard 1 3 Yes
Master in Mathematics Finalité didactique 1 3 Yes
Master in Chemistry Finalité spécialisée en chimie en entreprise 1 3 Yes
Master of Education, Section 4: Biology Standard 2 3 No
Bachelor in Philosophy Standard 2 4 No
Bachelor in Philosophy Standard 3 4 No