Teaching Workshop: Climate Change and Citizen Science
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The laboratory aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills on the main aspects of climate change, with particular reference to its causes and effects, as well as the environmental impacts of human activities.
A further objective is to introduce students to the principles and tools of citizen science, encouraging active participation in the collection, analysis, and processing of environmental data.
The laboratory also aims to develop skills in science communication, public awareness, and dissemination of environmental issues, promoting conscious behaviors and good practices for reducing the ecological footprint.
A further objective is to introduce students to the principles and tools of citizen science, encouraging active participation in the collection, analysis, and processing of environmental data.
The laboratory also aims to develop skills in science communication, public awareness, and dissemination of environmental issues, promoting conscious behaviors and good practices for reducing the ecological footprint.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the laboratory, students will be able to:
- understand and describe the main mechanisms of climate change, including the greenhouse effect and anthropogenic causes;
- analyze the environmental impacts of human activities, with particular reference to carbon footprint and plastic footprint;
- apply citizen science methodologies for the collection of environmental data;
- use digital tools and web apps for the collection, organization, processing, and analysis of data;
- critically interpret the results obtained, identifying the limitations and potential of the methodologies adopted;
- communicate effectively and appropriately issues related to climate change, also with a view to awareness-raising and science communication.
- understand and describe the main mechanisms of climate change, including the greenhouse effect and anthropogenic causes;
- analyze the environmental impacts of human activities, with particular reference to carbon footprint and plastic footprint;
- apply citizen science methodologies for the collection of environmental data;
- use digital tools and web apps for the collection, organization, processing, and analysis of data;
- critically interpret the results obtained, identifying the limitations and potential of the methodologies adopted;
- communicate effectively and appropriately issues related to climate change, also with a view to awareness-raising and science communication.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Greenhouse effect
Climate change: causes and effects
Environmental impacts due to human activities
Carbon footprint
Plastic footprint
Climate change: causes and effects
Environmental impacts due to human activities
Carbon footprint
Plastic footprint
Prerequisites for admission
Skills acquired during the course of Physical Geography
Teaching methods
The laboratory aims to provide students with knowledge of the causes and effects of climate change, as well as the best practices for reducing the impact of human activities. It also aims to raise awareness of these issues.
Teaching method consists in a first part on theoretical topics. After this introductory session, students will work independently to raise awareness of the issues. Following this data collection phase, the data will be processed in the computerised classroom at UNIMI.
Attendance is mandatory.
Teaching method consists in a first part on theoretical topics. After this introductory session, students will work independently to raise awareness of the issues. Following this data collection phase, the data will be processed in the computerised classroom at UNIMI.
Attendance is mandatory.
Teaching Resources
Scientific papers and/or manuals available on the website of the course in the Ariel platform at www.unimi.it
Webapp developed by teachers
Webapp developed by teachers
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam (approved) will consist in a talk focused on the obtained results. Within this talk the students will also highlight the problems they faced and the methods they adopted.
Professor(s)