- Course Code
- GG 2504
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Professor A S Mather
Pre-requisites
Available only to students in programme year 2 or above who have passed GG 1005 or GG 1506.
Overview
Development of human societies: cultural evolution and environmental perception; the natural resource base for human development and the changing nature of resource use. Contemporary global environmental issues; climate change, pollution, biodiversity, water resource impacts, desertification. Alternative world views on human/environment relationship; aspects and interpretations of sustainable development; policy approaches to environmental management.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures per week. 5 two-hour workshops.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (67%) and in-course assessment (33%). Resit: Resit exam - 1 two hour written exam (67%) PLUS original in-course assessment carried forward (33%).