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
Bibliography
•A. Wulf. (2015) A invenção da natureza – As aventuras de Alexander Von Humboldt. Círculo de Leitores. ISBN 978-989-644-341-2
Sítios de referência:
Programa Ambiental das Nações Unidas: http://www.unep.org/