Course description

A discussion on the greenhouse effect without considering the matter of energy would be incomplete; a review of nuclear energy without looking at waste disposal solutions would be insufficient. Above all, addressing environmental issues without examining the interpretation, content, and context of development would be futile. In this course, human activities and their ongoing and dialectic interactions with the environment are presented. Through the use of recent data and case studies, the connection between human development and the associated reactions in the environment are examined along with engineering solutions proposed to achieve a harmonic coexistence of man and nature. Sustainable development, related research findings, and the relevant international environmental policies are recurring topics throughout.

Course Pre-Requisites: None

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the main principles of environmental legislation.
2. Relate human activities with environmental problems and propose proper solutions.
3. Show relevance of extraterrestrial environment phenomena with Earth ones.
4. Explain the various interpretations of the development concept as well as alternative pathways to sustainable development.
5. Articulate a project in front of an audience.

Course Outline

In this course students will learn about: atmospheric environment; aquatic environment; soil environment; urban environment and so on.