ENV-220: Fundamentals in ecologyThe students will learn the fundamentals in ecology with the goal to perceive the environment beyond its physical and chemical characteristics. Starting from basic concepts, they will acquire mechanistic understanding of biodiversity, ecosystem functioning ...
ENV-422: Applied ecologyThe course will provide the ecological systems knowledge needed to question applied sustainability solutions. We will
critically assess the complexity of current environmental issues, illustrating basic ecological concepts and principles. ...
ENV-418: River eco-morphodynamics and bioengineeringThe course deals with the interactions between hydraulics, solid transport by hauling and the watercourse space at the origin of the morphology and richness of habitats. Regime theory is presented and the quality of a stream's habitat is assessed. ...
MSE-466: Wood structures, properties and usesThe presentation of tree growth and formation of wood anatomical structures, linked to the description of specific physical and mechanical properties, makes it possible to understand the different forms of utilisation of this material, including aspects of ...
ENV-501: Material flow analysis and resource managementThis course provides the basis to understand material and energy production and consumption processes. Students learn how to develop a material flow analysis and apply it to resource management cases. They analyze the implications of their models on resour ...
AR-363: L'architecture à l'ère de l'accélérationCe cours étudie douze positions théoriques pour une architecture à l'ère de l'accélération. En inscrivant ces positions dans l'histoire récente de l'architecture et en les replaçant dans le contexte actuel, il vise à saisir la pertinence de ces positions p ...
HUM-409: Penser la nature ILe cours examine de manière ouverte les constructions de la Nature par diverses sciences et cultures. Il met l'accent sur la pluralité des modes d'apparition de la Nature et sur les rôles qui lui sont prêtés, notamment dans l'opposition avec l'artifice. ...
ENV-412: Microbial ecologyThe course will focus on fundamental concepts of microbial ecology and environmental microbiology, with emphasis on bacteria and archaea, although fungi, algae, and protists will also be covered. ...
PENS-225: RhonescapeRHONEscape aims at realizing the necessary interdisciplinary educational background of the problematics affecting highly-corrected large rivers, by examining riverine ecological, hydrological and morphological spatial features with new methods of conceivin ...
ENV-103: BiologyThis course will cover the fundamental principles governing life and the living world. Topics will include the diversity of living organisms, cellular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course provides a foundation in biology, fostering critic ...
ENV-321: Aquatic ecosystemsInland waters are now being recognized are major players of global biogeochemical cycles. They also provide essential ecosystem services such as fresh water and fish, and link continental processes with atmospheric and marine processes. The understanding o ...
HUM-226: Bien-être et limites planétairesCe cours approfondit les acquis d'ENV-101 pour mieux comprendre et mettre en œuvre la durabilité : comment transformer la société vers le bien-être pour tous dans les limites écologiques, avec des approches et solutions sectorielles (énergie, bâtiments, mo ...
PENS-219: Hidden riversHidden Rivers aims at fulfilling the need for an interdisciplinary understanding of the problematics surrounding urban streams, through ecological, hydrological, and spatial relationships found in riverscapes. ...
PENS-222: The land of a thousand dancesLet's consider the act of maintenance as a potential for project making : let's observe uses and traces that result from it in order to develop and carry out interventions that will allow us to reinforce, adapt, remove or increase the dynamics identified. ...
AR-201(an): Théorie et critique du projet BA3 (Truwant et Rodet)Le projet de transformation considère les sites existants comme des ressources pour réinventer nos manières d'habiter. À Renens, les étudiants exploreront la rénovation pour concevoir de nouvelles formes de vie, créant des typologies domestiques issues des ...
ENV-411: Ecohydrological modelingThis course provides the theoretical basis for understanding and modeling the interactions between the hydrologic cycle, vegetation, soil, climate, and human society. ...
ENV-619: Summer School: Forests in the AnthropoceneThe participants will reflect on their own scientific work with respect to other disciplinary methods and discuss possible benefits of interdisciplinary approach in their field. Moreover, students will further be able to learn the advanced methods used in ...
HUM-283: Infrastructures et sciences socialesCe cours présente des clés d'analyse des sciences humaines pour réfléchir aux infrastructures, de leur planification à leur gouvernance. Il abordera les enjeux d'écologie, d'accessibilité, de contestation, des risques, ou encore de citoyenneté à partir de ...
AR-301(ah): Théorie et critique du projet BA5 (Malterre-Barthes)"To be useful, helpful, of assistance to someone:" The "In Service of: Berre" studio
reflects on the architectural and territorial project as a form of public service. It explores how architecture and design tools can engage in spatial struggles in the con ...
HUM-477: Transition socio-écologique: théorie et pratique IICe cours permet aux étudiant·e·s d'acquérir des connaissances théoriques et pratiques sur les enjeux liés à la transition écologique et sociale. Il comprend des enseignements interdisciplinaires, ainsi qu'un travail de groupe sur des études de cas situées ...
