2023
Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences
Name: Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences
Code: PAO01601L
5 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/130 hours
Scientific Area:
Environment and Ecology Sciences
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
General understanding of Ecosphere organization and involved processes. Acquisition of professional skills on environment. Working in group, use of information technologies, identification of ethical issues.
Contents
Life and the physical environment.
Structure and function of ecosystems; Biogeochemical cycles: global and local, impacts of human activities; Population and Community; Ecological relations between organisms; Evolution of ecosystem; Biodiversity; The great ecosystems; Natural and Semi-Natural Habitats; European ecologic network (Natura 2000 network)
Environmental Quality
Water quality; Air quality; Noise pollution; Pollution and soil; Environmental quality and health; Introduction of environmental monitoring
Great environmental problems.
Structure and function of ecosystems; Biogeochemical cycles: global and local, impacts of human activities; Population and Community; Ecological relations between organisms; Evolution of ecosystem; Biodiversity; The great ecosystems; Natural and Semi-Natural Habitats; European ecologic network (Natura 2000 network)
Environmental Quality
Water quality; Air quality; Noise pollution; Pollution and soil; Environmental quality and health; Introduction of environmental monitoring
Great environmental problems.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and practical classes with discussion of issues and development of simple and replicable techniques for easy replication with children. Formation of working groups to develop environmental themes. Distribution of teaching materials and other content through the University computer system (Moodle).
In evaluating are accounted for 3 components with the weights (in percentage): - Written test 45% (Average of the tests or final examination Note) Practical work 50% (25% written work, oral presentation 10% and reporting seminars 15%) - Attendance 5%.
In evaluating are accounted for 3 components with the weights (in percentage): - Written test 45% (Average of the tests or final examination Note) Practical work 50% (25% written work, oral presentation 10% and reporting seminars 15%) - Attendance 5%.
Teaching Staff
