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n.BA.UI.Cha1.25HS (Challenge 1) 
Module: Challenge 1
This information was generated on: 11 June 2026
No.
n.BA.UI.Cha1.25HS
Title
Challenge 1
Credits
5

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2025

 

Study Programme Natural Resource Sciences
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Natural Resource Sciences degree programme
Module Type  
  Compulsory Module  X Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 3rd or 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Danièle Lagnaz
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 59 13 / daniele.lagnaz@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Internal and external lecturers
Entrance Requirements See Digital Study Planner
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students should be able to
  • analyse complex social and ecological challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective.
  • develop creative and practical solutions for real-world problems.
  • apply methods of systemic thinking.  
  • collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams and integrate different professional perspectives.
  • communicate and cooperate with external partners from science, business and society in a targeted manner.
Module Content Challenges are interdisciplinary modules for students of the BSc in Natural Resource Sciences and other interested parties with a pioneering spirit who enjoy tackling societal challenges, driving innovation and working together in teams.  

The specific content of the module varies depending on the challenge and the specific problem defined by external partners. The students work in interdisciplinary teams on practical challenges and develop innovative, scientifically based solutions for real-world problems.
Follow-up Modules See Digital Study Planner
Methods of Instruction 
  • Lectures
  • Coaching
Digital Resources Moodle
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 34
 Guided Self-Study 56
 Independent Self-Study 60
 Total Workload 150
Classroom Attendance -
Assessment Course work (100%)
Language of Instruction  German
Comments Challenge 1 is part of the Open Spaces and Challenges module category of the BSc in Natural Resource Sciences. A maximum of 30 ECTS can be earned in this module category.

Admission to this module is limited. For details on the application procedure, refer to the Digital Study Planner.

 

Course: Challenge 1
No.
n.BA.UI.Cha1.25HS.V
Title
Challenge 1

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 11 June 2026.