Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students will be able to identify and describe environmental change; explain how natural systems respond to change; identify and explain changing environmental perceptions; critically analyse potential conflicts in environmental management; suggest appropriate management regimes and responses.
Synopsis This subject investigates the nature and impact of human activities on the natural environment. The course comprises three sections. The first considers basic geographic and ecological principles influencing global environmental processes. The second examines a range of major environmental problems ranging from the management of natural resources to specific human impacts at the global, national and local levels. The third section deals with a range of management responses including selected areas of environmental economics, law and politics.
Assessment Written: 30% + Examinations (2 hours): 50% + Practical work: 20%