Course Description:
The increase in human numbers and the scale of economic activity has put humans in a position to greatly influence environmental and resource change. Explaining the extent and impact of this influence or selecting and designing appropriate management methods is well beyond the theory and analytical tools of individual disciplines, such as economics, ecology, social or physical sciences. Before introducing the perspective and tools of various disciplines students must have at a minimum a basic understanding of the driving forces behind in addition to the physical and ecological principles of environmental and resource change. The aim of this course is to provide such a background. Some of the topics covered are: the ecological footprint, population growth, economic growth, technology and the environment, natural capital and ecosystem services, diversity as a resource, soil degradation, Pollution and health, Air, water and soil pollution. Climate change and ozone depletion. Urban smog and pollution from heavy industry. Municipal and hazardous waste. Freshwater resources, Marine resources. Forests and wetlands. Energy resources and Energy and the environment.
Prerrequisitos
None specified
Resultados del aprendizaje
- Students possess thorough knowledge of basic and advanced ideas, theories and concepts of environmental science and resource management - in Icelandic and international context.
- Students can design research questions, set forth hypothesis, critically synthesized literature and compose research papers.
- Students have gained proficiency in environmental literacy, the management of data, and can evaluate basic quantitative information.
Archivos/Documentos
Categorías CINE (ISCED)
