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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2008/2009
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Principles of Environmental Sustainability (P00807)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : GEO-P-ESPES This course provides a foundation to understanding the concept of environmental sustainability. The meaning and evolution of the term, sustainable development, is analysed and assessed with respect to environmental, economic and social factors. Examples of these factors are considered, including: the functioning of the biosphere and biogeochemical cycles; human impacts, such as climate change and ozone depletion; economics and the environment; sustainability indicators; international trade and debt; global population trends, resource distribution and equity; sustainable food production. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Available only to postgraduate students ? Special Arrangements for Entry : Anyone wishing to enrol students from outside the School of GeoSciences should make a specific arrangement with the Course Organiser (Simon Allen: simon.allen@ed.ac.uk; tel 507215). Subject AreasHome subject areaPostgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences), (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : Postgraduate ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks First Class Information
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Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Ms Leigh Murray Course Organiser Dr Simon Allen Course Website : http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/masters/es.html School Website : http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/ |
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