ENM421 Global Environments - Conservation and Management (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Biological Sciences (BILSC)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

Global Environments introduces students to the key international environmental issues and the impacts on natural ecosystems and human communities. The subject presents an overview of the methods used by governments, communities, agencies and non-government organisations to address the key environmental problems facing the World today.

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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: ENM421

Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Students who have completed ENM121 cannot enrol in this subject

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to:

describe the global environmental issues
discuss the causes of the important environmental issues
decribe the effects of environmental issues on natural and human communities
recognise how governments and other organisations respond to environmental issues globally
describe the role of international environmental organisations in addressing key environmental issues.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Overview of the major biological and physical environments of the world
Causes of the major global environmental problems
Environmental problems and their effect on the natural world
Environmental problems and their effect on the human world
Strategies for addressing environmental problems
Role of governments, non government organisations, communities and institutions in addressing global environmental problems.

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