Environmental Studies

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

In this course classes will be taught simultaneously by a teacher of Social Sciences and another of Natural Sciences thus supporting integrated analysis, debate, research and reflection . In order to enable an understanding of the local, regional and national levels, to promote field trips and study visits.
Continuous/periodic assessment will take into account the performance of individual master’s students, including their attendance, motivation, participation and critical reflection (20%), or the preparation of documents (40%) to be presented and discussed in class (40%). Aspects such as structure and organization of information, recipients’ adequacy and work goals, language used, quality and correctness of scientific information will be valued. Evaluation by exam (100%) will be made through written and oral test (only if the classification 8 or 9 points).

Learning Results

Understand the inherent dynamics of natural and social processes contextualized in time and space.
Recognize the importance of protection, conservation and enhancement of natural and cultural heritage.
Develop a realistic perception and conscious of the situation of the planet to take and promote responsible attitudes and commitments, socially just and ecologically sustainable.
Recognize the diversity and complexity of human body in its biological, social, cultural and historical dimensions and potentialities.

Program

1. Perception of Nature and Society during Humanity History.
2. Natural and cultural heritage.
3. Sustainability and development.
4. Complexity of Being Human.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Continuing Evaluation
  • - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%
  • - Document's presentation and discussion - 40.0%
  • - Documents elaboration - 40.0%
Exam
  • - Exam - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

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Diemer, A.; Marquat, C. (Dir.) (2016). Educação para o desenvolvimento sustentável. Desafios e controvérsias. Instituto Piaget
Lascelles, C. (2018). Uma Breve História do Mundo. Alma dos Livros
Martins, G. O. (2020) Património cultural. Realidade viva. Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos.
Martins, I. et al. (2010). Explorando… Sustentabilidade na Terra. Guião Didáctico para Professores. Vol.7.ME/DGIDC.
Martins, I. et al. (2012). Explorando… A Complexidade do Corpo Humano. Guião Didáctico para Professores. Vol.8.ME/DGIDC.
Medeiros, C. A. (Dir.) (2005). Geografia de Portugal. 5 Volumes. Círculo de Leitores.
Tugores, F., Planas, R. (2006). Introducción al patrimonio cultural. Ediciones Trea.
UNEP, CDB & OMS (Eds.) (2015). Connecting Global Priorities: Biodiversity and Human Health A State of Knowledge Review. UNEP