BENP1005 Humans and the Environment (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
Student understands the basic laws of nature as well as human - environment interactions. Student develops her/his critical thinking skills, abilities working in a group, and learns ways for solving environmental problems.
Study methods
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Lectures, group working sessions, seminars, and final exam in Finnish!
Content
Critical evaluation of the state of the environment in Finland or the whole world including: prerequisites of sustainable development, renewable and non-renewable energy and natural resources, climate change, loss of biodiversity, development of communities and urbanisation, contamination of the environment and harmful substances, threats to human and nature health, waste management, and environmental protection policies.
Literature:
| ISBN-number | Author, year of publication, title, publisher |
|---|---|
| 978-952-11-4239-0 | Putkuri E., Lindholm M. & Peltonen A. 2013. Ymp盲rist枚n tila Suomessa 2013. Suomen ymp盲rist枚keskus. |
Assessment criteria
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Exercise work 25%, exam 75%.
Prerequisites
Attended BENP1001, BENP1002 and BENP1004 before participating in the exercises of this course.