Basic Principles of Climate Change Science I

Acquisition of a basis for understanding complex systems in the context of sustainability and their governance, particularly in the urban environment. Ability to analyze the problems and challenges of sustainability and governance from a critical and interdisciplinary point of view. Ability to analyze various implications of adapting sustainable strategies and governance of cities in different geographies and countries at different income levels and political regimes. Understanding of the complex systems paradigm and emergent phenomena, including the key ingredients of complexity: chaos, nonlinearity, many agents, feedback. Knowledge of how to work with complex systems problems for sustainability: unintended consequences, tailored interventions.

Students are able to¿ 1.1 ¿review and describe some of the historical, social, political and economic processes and structures that have shaped the world. 2.1 ¿review different approaches to sustainable living and development, and identify their likely impact on stakeholders, regions and diverse communities. 4.1 ¿review and describe the underlying concepts, principles, academic literature and contemporary issues associated with urban sustainability. 5.1 ¿review and describe environmental, social and economic systems, identifying relationships between them. 6.1 ¿evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems, analysing data and drawing sound conclusions in accordance with basic theories and concepts. 8 ¿consider academic norms and ways of thinking across different disciplines and subject areas, bringing them into play as appropriate. 9 ¿demonstrate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and exercise independence of mind and thought. 10 ¿communicate ideas clearly, coherently and respectfully, in a range of disciplines and to various stakeholders, in both written and oral form, using appropriate language and referencing. 11 ¿demonstrate the flexibility and adaptability to collaborate in international and intercultural contexts, learning from others, recognising and respecting diverse perspectives and needs. 12 ¿work independently, meet deadlines, manage their own time and workload and demonstrate initiative.

0. Modeling 1. Systems thinking: system structures and behavior, systems in real life 2. Networks 3. Game theory 4. Sustaining the commons

Class lectures by the teacher with the support of computer and audiovisual media, in which the main concepts of the subject are developed and the bibliography is provided to complement the students' learning. Critical reading of texts recommended by the professor of the subject: press articles, reports, manuals and/or academic articles, either for subsequent discussion in class, or to expand and consolidate the knowledge of the subject. Resolution of practical cases, problems, etc. .... posed by the teacher individually or in groups. Presentation and discussion in class, under the moderation of the professor, of topics related to the content of the subject, as well as case studies. Elaboration of works and reports individually or in groups.