Objective

To deepen students’ understanding of physical and environmental processes and systems to be able to understand complex environmental issues at the local and global scales.

Content

A systems perspective is required in order to understand today’s multidisciplinary environmental problems, and to identify both long-term solutions and alternatives. The course is founded in systems science theories (system thinking, critical thinking, systems analysis and system dynamics). It approaches problem solving with the help of conceptual and quantitative modelling as well as scenario techniques focusing on landscape, natural resource management, anthropogenic environmental impact sustainability and climate change. 

Mode of delivery

The course will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group discussion, fieldwork and practical or applied problem solving approach.