Human Ecology
Code
711071051
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Estudos Políticos
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
Carla Leão
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) Identify the concepts and differences between Ecology and Human Ecology;
b) Acquire skills in the specific dynamics of human populations and how these relate to each other and with the environment;
c) Identify major contemporary social problems linked to the ecological perspective.
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
The Curricular Unit is structured on the relationships between population, environment and society and is divided in two modules:
Module 1 begins with the definition of the concepts of Ecology and Human Ecology, in order to develop the content and applications that inform the specific ecological perspective applied to human societies, underlining the need for compromise between the Social sphere and Biosphere behaviors. It ends with the investigation requests in ecological perspective, some of the methodologies used in such studies and the main information systems concerning social issues.
Module 2 focuses on the emerging problems in a society marked by globalization process and its risks, and addresses some major contemporary ecological issues.
Bibliography
LAMY, Michel - Au nom de l´écologie et du développement durable, Sang de la Terre, Collection : Le droit de savoir, 2010
MOL, A.P.J - Globalization and Environmental Reform: The Ecological Modernization of the Global Economy, EUA: MIT, 2003
ODUM, E. - Fundamentos da Ecologia, Fundação C. Gulbenkian, Lisboa, 2001
RODRIGUES, Teresa - Espaços e Populações do século XXI Janus 2010. Portugal no Mundo. Meio Século de Independências Africanas, UAL-Público, 2010, Lisboa, pp.56-57.
SOROMENHO MARQUES, Viriato - Metamorfoses. Entre o Colapso e o Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Mem Martins, Publicações Europa-América, 2005
Teaching method
The course will be taught using the b-learning method, which includes the presentation of topics by teachers in the classroom, and students self-study through the provision of study material, available in Moodle (www.fcsh-elearning.edu.pt).
Conferences held by experts of recognized merit in specific areas with relevance in the political and social agenda.
Evaluation method
Preparation of proposed activities and exercises available in Moodle (50%);
Exam (50%);
Students must attend all classes, except in cases provided by law.