Session Plan 2019

The following session plan is the draft version of the course sessions.

Number

Date

Topic
1

03.04.

First discussion on uncertainty

Course Question: Which role do uncertainties play in the (scientific-political-media…) debate about the „2-degree-limit“?

Introduction to the concept, the idea and the structure of the course

2

10.04.

Introduction to Uncertainty

 

3

17.04.

Uncertainty in Natural Sciences – Measurements

What is the role-playing all about?

4

24.04.

Development of uncertainty in natural sciences: physical models

 

5

08.05.

Uncertainty in Natural Sciences – Biological perspective,  Climate change impact on ecosystems and related uncertainty- example coral reefs

 

6

15.05.

Uncertainty and society

 

7

22.05

Climate Governance
8

29.05.

Does uncertainty make it easier for people to ignore the risks of climate change?

 

9

05.06.

Climate Communication

 

10

19.06.

Preparation of Panel Discussion

 

11

26.06.

Panel discussion
12

04.07.

Science Speed-Dating

 

13

11.07.

Uncertain and now?

Feedback and Conclusion