290174 VO Integrated Environmental Management (2017S)
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Language: English
Examination dates
Friday
30.06.2017
09:00 - 13:00
Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
Tuesday
04.07.2017
08:00 - 09:00
Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
26.06.
09:00 - 13:00
Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
Tuesday
27.06.
09:00 - 13:00
Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
Wednesday
28.06.
09:00 - 13:00
Seminarraum Geographie NIG 5.OG C0528
Thursday
29.06.
09:00 - 13:00
Seminarraum 2A310 3.OG UZA II
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Goals & Objectives: This interdisciplinary course introduces an integrated framework for environmental management that addresses biophysical, social, and economic issues affecting natural resources such as water, soil, air, plant and animal communities and their use through agriculture, forestry, fishery, mining, human settlements and industry. The multidisciplinary approach equips the participants with the necessary approaches and techniques to communicate effectively and develop sound management policy and practice in the context of the watershed scale ranging from small watersheds to large basins.
Assessment and permitted materials
Required Activities: Students are evaluated [% of total grade] based on their performance in [100%] In-class exam (format to be discussed). Part 1 (knowledge-based; 5 times at least 5 sentences) is 50% of the grade and part 2 (design-based, 5 pages) is 50% of the grade.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The exam and final letter grades are “1” (85-100%), “2” (75-84%), “3” (65-74%), “4” (55-64%), “5” (45-54%) and “6” (0-44%).
Examination topics
The course presents detailed case studies and outlines methods for problem definition and goal setting to elect management strategies and procedures for monitoring and implementation. Handout of slides and case studies are distributed as PDF files through the Moodle Platform.
Reading list
Recommended Textbook: Heathcote, Isobel W. 2008. Integrated Watershed Management: Principles and Practice. 2nd edition. Wiley. 453 p. ISBN: 978-0-470-37625-6 (the 1998 version or 1st edition of this book is also acceptable).
Association in the course directory
(MG-S1-NPI) (MG-S2-NPI) (MG-W1-NPI) (MG-W2-NPI)
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