Introduction to the Protection of Environment

Base Knowledge

Not applicable

Teaching Methodologies

Several methods and techniques are combined in teaching methodologies:

– Oral presentation of the contents necessary for the acquisition of skills, in theoretical-practical classes and seminars/lectures, which elicit student participation;

– Practical exercises for application of concepts;

– Study visits;

– Elaboration of research work in group under orientation and autonomously;

– Oral presentation and discussion of work which is primarily done in group;

– Tutorial guidance activities.

Learning Results

1. To develop and consolidate knowledge in the area of sustainable development

2. Contact with environmental technologies and institutional agents that intervene in this area

3. Development of important soft skills for the professional activity in the environmental area

Program

– Global changes and sustainable development

– Environmental principles and values, environmental policy and environmental law

-Environmental and professional ethics, employability
-Management of natural resources: air quality, water resources, soil conservation, sound environment, solid waste and circular economy, energy management and carbon neutrality
– Biodiversity and nature conservation

– Interlocutors in environmental protection, environmental information systems

Grading Methods

Continuous evaluation through practical assigments:

           TP1 – Planning and implementing an environmental protection intervention + Oral presentation (60%)

            Written test - 40%

According to the regulations in force, for a student to pass continuous assessment it is necessary, simultaneously, to: have a minimum of 75% attendance in class; obtain a final classification, rounded to units, equal to or greater than 10 points.

Final exam evaluation: Final written exam: 100%

Other situations will be solved applying the School Regulations.


    Internship(s)

    NAO

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    Sítios de referência:

    •Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente: www.apambiente.pt
    •Agência Europeia do Ambiente https://www.eea.europa.eu/pt
    •Comissão Europeia: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/index_en.htm
    •Diário da República on-line: www.dre.pt

    Programa Ambiental das Nações Unidas: http://www.unep.org/

    Notes and other documentation provided by teachers.