This course examines the multifaceted environmental challenges to first establish a systematic and comprehensive understanding and then develop strategic approaches to address these issues. Topics include terrestrial and marine pollution, energy sources, Earth materials and Rare Earth Elements, non-renewable material resources, marine chokepoints, multi-scale consequences of sea level changes, supply chains, water resources and hydro-politics, geopolitics, environmental tipping points, and extreme events. Case studies will explore topics from around the world while emphasizing the understanding of control processes, their interconnectedness, and viewing Earth as a complex system.
Course Objectives
Understanding environmental strategies through global processes and case studies. Developing analytical skills to evaluate environmental challenges, assess strategic options, and propose evidence-based solutions for complex environmental issues.
Course Structure
Frontal lectures by the instructor and 15-minute student presentations.
Course Assignments
Students will complete a comprehensive case study analysis through three components:
1. Case study presentation - Students select and present a case study on an environmental strategy, engage in a brief discussion, and compile points for improvement. Through this process, students will practice a focused analysis and enhance their communication skills.
2. Presentation submission - Submit the revised presentation for evaluation. This process will enhance self-criticism and the implementation of feedback.
3. Written analysis – Write a seminar paper about the same topic. The written work must identify a central question in environmental strategy, analyze the issue thoroughly, and propose viable solutions. Students should demonstrate critical thinking, integrate course concepts, and support recommendations with evidence from relevant literature and data.
Grade: 1-30%, 2-30%, 3-40%.
Course Objectives
Understanding environmental strategies through global processes and case studies. Developing analytical skills to evaluate environmental challenges, assess strategic options, and propose evidence-based solutions for complex environmental issues.
Course Structure
Frontal lectures by the instructor and 15-minute student presentations.
Course Assignments
Students will complete a comprehensive case study analysis through three components:
1. Case study presentation - Students select and present a case study on an environmental strategy, engage in a brief discussion, and compile points for improvement. Through this process, students will practice a focused analysis and enhance their communication skills.
2. Presentation submission - Submit the revised presentation for evaluation. This process will enhance self-criticism and the implementation of feedback.
3. Written analysis – Write a seminar paper about the same topic. The written work must identify a central question in environmental strategy, analyze the issue thoroughly, and propose viable solutions. Students should demonstrate critical thinking, integrate course concepts, and support recommendations with evidence from relevant literature and data.
Grade: 1-30%, 2-30%, 3-40%.
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