Environment and Natural Resources Seminar - 2nd semester
Code
711041060
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Geografia e Planeamento Regional
Credits
12
Teacher in charge
José Eduardo Ventura
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) To recognize the importance of the interdisciplinary approach in the analysis of the environmental problems;
b) To understand the characteristics of environmental degradation and the use of natural resources;
c) To argue the advantages and disadvantages of the environment and economic policies, actions and measures;
d) To evaluate the effect of the globalization in the state of the environment and exploration of the natural resources;
e) To analyze the environment in Portugal, as well as the existing natural resources;
f) To develop and to apply the knowledge acquired in the diagnosis of environmental questions
g) To interpret and analyze a set of articles and data.
Prerequisites
None
Subject matter
1) Introduction to global environmental questions
2) The geography of the natural resources
3) The management and use of the natural resources and environmental implications
4) The environment in Portugal - diagnostic
5) The use of the natural resources in the country
6) Future perspectives.
Bibliography
Brown, L. (2006). Plan B 2.0: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble. Nova Iorque: Earth Policy Institute. 365p. (excertos)
Flor Pérez, J. (2006). Hablemos del Medio Ambiente, Madrid: Pearson Educacíon, S.A.. 2006, 168p. (excertos)
Jones, G. , Hollier, G. (1997). Resources, Society and Environmental Management. Londres: Paul Chapman Publishing Ltd. 370p (excertos)
Novo, M. (2006). El Desarrollo Sostenible Su Dimension Ambiental y Educative. Madrid: Pearson. 431p. (excertos)
Reeves, H. (2003). A Agonia da Terra. Lisboa: Gradiva. 238p.
Teaching method
- Theoretical lessons with presentation of an introduction to the themes of Environment and Natural Resources
- Mostly participative lessons, encouraging the interaction student-instructor and student-student with presentations by students on the seminar theme;
- Research work supervising
Evaluation method
- Two oral presentations with Power Point and preparation of form with title, keywords, plan, abstract and bibliography (30%)
- Development of a research project supported by field work, literature and diverse documentary information resulting from autonomous research with oral presentation and written presentation as a paper and as a poster (55%)
Participation (10%)
Assiduity (5%)