3566 - Fundamentals of Environmental Management
53432047
Delivery Options
ON-LINE
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Course Description
Explore basic science, key approaches and common challenges in the field of environmental management. In this interdisciplinary course, you’ll learn what’s being done in Canada and around the world to mitigate climate change, and manage oceans and fisheries, freshwater resources, forests, endangered species, agriculture, urban environments, mining and energy. Through course readings, online discussions and written assignments, you’ll explore a wide range of environmental issues and emerge better equipped to engage in environmental management at scales from local to global.Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you’ll be able to:
- Know the history of environmental management and how it has shaped current perspectives.
- Explore a variety of case studies that reveal the strategies behind environmental management initiatives, outcomes achieved, and challenges faced.
- Identify the roles of key organizations and bodies in environmental management, planning and regulation as well as the relevant stakeholders.
- Understand how decision-making should be informed by science, ethics and values.
- Manage environmental challenges, such as sustainable development and resilience, based on contemporary approaches and best practices.
Prerequisites
N/ARecommendations
N/AThis course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in
- Advanced Environmental Management : Required Courses
- Environmental Management : Required Courses
- Renewable Energy : Elective Courses
- Sustainable Water Management : Elective Courses
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