Courses in Climate and Sustainability Study Track

The preliminary syllabus for the next academic year will be published in the end of March and the final syllabus will be published in Sisu student information system by the end of June.  Please note, that some courses will not be lectured every academic year.

Course list of this new study track will be published in the end of November after they have been officially accepted by the Faculty of Science. 

Structure of the study track (draft):

• Compulsory studies common to all study tracks 40 cr (thesis work 30 cr, seminar course 5 cr and introductory course 5 cr)
• Compulsory courses of the study track 30-35 cr (Climate university courses, portfolio course, statistical studies, project studies)
• Alternative advanced studies of the study track min 20-25 cr (Climate university courses, atmospheric science courses, environmental science courses, data science courses)
• Other studies, 0-25 cr

Upon successful completion of the Climate and Sustainability study track, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

• ability to critically evaluate the interdependencies between climate systems and human activities, and understand the implications for sustainable development
• strong analytical skills to assess climate change impacts and sustainability challenges in various contexts
• essential transferable skills, including data analysis, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• develop a thorough understanding of processes and systems thinking, enabling analysis of complex systems and their interactions.
• appreciation of interdisciplinary collaboration and ability to work effectively with experts from different fields
• scientific approach to problem-solving, grounded in evidence-based research and critical thinking