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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description Access to clean water, nutritious food and reliable power and transportation systems are basic human needs. Currently however, many of these resources are managed unsustainably and humans are living beyond Earth’s regenerative capacity. Students will analyse what sustainability means and how it can be assessed in relation to renewable resources, non-renewable resources and pollution using specific aspects of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for understanding environmental sustainability. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the science and principles of sustainability and environmental sustainability 2. Explore key concepts, terminology and tools used to analyse sustainability and transformative change 3. Identify how sustainability and transformative change is achieved across all aspects of society, including in business, schools, universities and our lives 4. Analyse the interconnected nature of sustainability concerns, governmental objectives and strategic business goals 5. Reflect on actions in your own life to contribute to environmental sustainability and how this might influence change at different spatial and temporal scales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Theme of sustainabilityIntroduction to broader theme of sustainability (society, environment and economy) and interrelationship between these.Key conceptsKey concepts and terminology used in the field of environmental sustainability.case studiesAnalyse real-world case studies exploring sustainability.MethodsMethods used to address environmental sustainability issues such as agriculture and food production, air pollution, water resources, transportation, urbanisation and waste management and recycling.FutureFuture of environmental sustainability.ResponsibilityIndividual/Business/Government responsibility towards environmentally sustainability. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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