206-306 Environmental and Resource Management

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Subject Description

The objectives of the subject is to extend the students' ability to:

• undertake environmental assessment based on selected criteria;

• use scientific methods to collect data and information on the environmental factors under investigation;

• use current technology available for environmental investigation, monitoring and evaluation at both regional and local levels;

• develop sustainable solutions to environmental issues studied, based on scientific data collected on the environment;

• complete an environmental assessment based on selected criteria;

• have a knowledge of current technology used in collecting scientific information on the environment studied;

• and be able to present data and information as part of a total environmental strategy.

Content

The topics to be studied in the subject include:

• environmental assessment based on selected criteria and use of scientific methods to collect data and information on the environmental factors under investigation;

• use of current technology available for environmental investigation, monitoring and evaluation at both regional and local levels;

• develop sustainable solutions to environmental issues studied, based on scientific data collected on the environment;

• complete an environmental assessment based on selected criteria;

• current technology used in collecting scientific information on the environment studied;

• and present data and information as part of a total environmental strategy.

Assessment

A three-hour examination (50%), a 3000 word assignment (25%) and a practical test or assignment (25%).