- Κωδικός / Course Code: ΧΜΠ612
- ECTS: 5
- Τρόποι Αξιολόγησης / Assessment: Weekly Activities (10%), Assignments (30%), Final Exam (60%)
- Διάρκεια Φοίτησης/ Length of Study: Εξαμηνιαία (εαρινό ή χειμερινό)/ Semi-annual (Fall or Spring)
- Κόστος/ Tuition Fees: €390
- Επίπεδο Σπουδών/ Level: Μεταπτυχιακό/ Postgraduate
- Αναλυτική πληροφόρηση: ECTS_Module_Layout_v2023_final_ΧΜΠ_612.pdf
Considering the ethical dimensions of climate change the course aims to analyze the nexus of climate adaptation and the application of engineering approaches and sustainable solutions to be adopted by the industry that is responsible for a large part of climate change, the construction sector, buildings, in agricultural production, etc. At the same time, measures will be proposed for adaptation from all sectors of the economy such as the primary sector, the secondary sector (with an emphasis on the manufacturing sector), the tertiary sector (such as transport, retail trade, etc.). Measures such as infrastructure projects aimed at combating desertification, erosion, protection against sea level rise, soil metabolism, transformation of food and crop production, changes in people's behavior, reckless waste of resources, etc. will form the core of the module.
The aim of the module is to prepare individuals and the economy to adapt the current and future effects of climate change. At the same time, the ethical dimension of how humans and the economy should adapt to climate change will be examined.