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Credit points: 14.2
Contact: Two one-hour lectures per week during one semester; 24 hours of seminars and practical work, some of which may be in the field
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
Upon completion of this subject a student should:
- have an understanding of the state of the environment on a global, national and local level
- understand the causes of environmental degradation, with a view to realizing what is required to change the situation in the future
- have developed an awareness of political and economic factors with regard to their interaction and how they influence decision making and policy development
- be able to critically examine an issue and /or concept in terms of its ecological, physical, social and economic impact on the environment
- have acquired skills to enable the student to work effectively and co-operatively in a group situation
- have enhanced oral presentation skills
Content:
Technical and social dimensions of environmental degradation, particularly land degradation, water management, air and water pollution, resource sustainability. Relations between state, capital and pressure groups as expressed in conflict over resource exploitation.
Assessment:
A 3,000 word essay (35%), a report on practical assignments of up to 2,000 words (25%) and one two-hour examination (40%).
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Engineering (Volume 4 page 93)
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