Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Give an outline of how scientific knowledge is acquired
• Understand how a multitude of questions can be asked about a complex system reflecting the different perspectives of experts and non-experts on an environmental problem
• Identify relevant knowledge and use an integrative approach to show connections between perspectives and to formulate a conceptual framework for deciding on action
• Have experienced how a simulation model (in particular agent-based simulation models) can be used in the open source software Netlogo.
• Use an interview to find out about the mental framework of stakeholders at the science-policy interface.