| Course ID: | POS-SE>GLOBZAGR |
| Course title: | GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |
| Semester: | 5 / Winter |
| ECTS: | 4 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 15 / 30 hours |
| Field of study: | Environmental Protection |
| Study cycle: | 1st cycle |
| Type of course: | compulsory |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Contact person: | dr hab. inż. Katarzyna Szopka 71 320 5601 katarzyna.szopka@upwr.edu.pl |
| Short description: | Definition, classification and characterization of the most important global problems of civilization, especially global environmental problems. The main assumptions and principles of sustainable development, the principles of sustainable use of natural resources |
| Full description: | Definition, classification and characterization of the most important global problems of civilization: the overpopulation, consumption, urbanization and global environmental issues: global warming, the problem of ozone depletion in the stratosphere, the problem of deforestation, loss of biodiversity, desertification, environmental devastation associated with human activity. International legal regulations aimed at preventing the most important global environmental threats. The main assumptions and principles of sustainable development, the principles of sustainable use of natural resources |
| Bibliography: | • „Global environmental issues” Edd. Frances Harris, 2005 • Botkin and Keller „Environmental science”, wyd. 6, 2007 |
| Learning outcomes: | Student has an extended knowledge of knowledge of environmental problems resulting from rural development and functioning of agricultural infrastructure. The student is able to acquire and properly interpret the information from the literature and other sources on the issues of sustainable development Student is able to analyze the impact of agricultural production on the environment and plan of action to minimize adverse effects. The student is aware of the responsibility of the agricultural produce for the quality of food produce and the natural environment. Demonstrates knowledge of measures to minimize the risks associated with crop production on the environment. |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | grade obtained at classes (50%) + grade obtained at lectures (50%) |