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This module aims to provide you with in-depth study of a topical issue, Sustainability, using a multi-disciplinary PBL approach. Over the course of the year we will examine four key problems using a variety of disciplinary approaches, and acquire a detailed understand of current debates and theories. The problems are, broadly, as follows:
How do we define sustainability?
What do we mean by sustainability? Who has the right to define it? Are accepted definitions equitable? Which behaviours are sustainable? Which are not?
What is the role of individuals in achieving sustainability?
Given the contested nature of the term sustainability, how do we engage the general public? What impact can individuals have? How is sustainability represented in culture? What is the role of education in achieving sustainability?
Can business be sustainable?
How and why do we measure sustainability? How has globalisation impacted on sustainability efforts? How do firms introduce sustainability in supply chains? What is the link between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability? Are there alternatives to present economic models?
What are the challenges around population?
Is population a problem? How do we deal with migration? How can we make our cities sustainable?
Welcome to LA3C6 Intellectual Property Law: Patent Law and Confidential Information. The course approaches the study of patent law and confidential information from doctrinal, as well as historical, economic, and philosophical perspectives.