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Environmental Management, 6 ECTS credits.
/Miljövård/
For:
Bio
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 45
Rec. self-study hours: 115
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Biology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
Having completed the course, the student should be able to:
* understand the causes for major environmental problems and how they interact with the bio- and technosphere;
* give oral and written presentations on the theme Management of environmental problems;
* prepare, lead and contribute to an oral discussion on an environmental issue;
* discuss how environmental problems can be solved and ways forward towards a sustainable society
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Knowledge in chemistry, microbiology, cell biology, botany, zoology and ecology equivalent of the first three semesters of the Biology program in Linköping
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Supplementary courses:
Environmental protection and impact assessments (EIA)
Ecotoxicology
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Organisation:
The course contains lectures, seminars, and study visits. The course is examined through active participation in seminars and a debate, written pro memorias, and a home exam.
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Course contents:
The course focuses on the use of important natural resources and the environmental problems that arise from this. Environmental problems like global warming, acidification, eutrophication and reduction in biodiversity are discussed in a national and international perspective. Furthermore, the way that societies deal with environmental issues is adressed, both from an ideological, political and practical perspective.
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Course literature:
Brennan, S. & Withgott, J. 2011. Environment: The science behind the stories. Fourth edition. Pearson.
Scientific papers and other literature as specified during the course
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Examination: |
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Seminars and Laboratory Work
Written assignments
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3 ECTS
3 ECTS
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Grades are given as �?~Fail�?T or �?~Pass�?T. |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Kjell Carlsson
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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