BENP1005 Humans and the Environment (5 cr)

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Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

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.

Completion methods

Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Lectures, group working sessions, seminars, and final exam in Finnish!

Assessment details

Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Exercise work 25%, exam 75%.

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.

Description of prerequisites

Attended BENP1001, BENP1002 and BENP1004 before participating in the exercises of this course.

Literature

  • Putkuri E., Lindholm M. & Peltonen A. 2013. Ympäristön tila Suomessa 2013. Suomen ympäristökeskus.; ISBN: 978-952-11-4239-0

Completion methods

Method 1

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Method 2

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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

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Exam (5 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

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