Ecology and Global Change Management, BSc Hons

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University of Greenwich

Comments about Ecology and Global Change Management, BSc Hons - At the institution - Greenwich - Greater London

• Objectives
  - To teach the science behind global warming; why it's a problem and what needs to be done to overcome the possible dangers ahead. - To provide an understanding of how market forces work and why they can make matters worse. - To train students in the analytical and practical skills required to bring about ecologically sound and sustainable management of changing environments. - This is a multidisciplinary degree, which focuses on ecological, economic and environmental aspects of global change
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements Standard university entry requirements apply All applicants are dealt with individually, but typically 200-250 UCAS points in any combination of subjects, preferably with 2 A-levels, one in a science or social science
• Academic title
  Ecology and Global Change Management, BSc Hons
• Course description
  Global ecological change caused by human activities has led to an increasing awareness that the earth’s natural resources are limited. To ensure a sustainable source of the basic raw materials for human survival – food, water and shelter – our natural resources must be managed according to fundamental ecological principles. These issues affect every continent and can best be addressed, through a One-World approach that recognises the global importance of all natural resources. Many countries around the world have set time-bound targets for reducing carbon emissions, and therefore, new jobs and business opportunities are being created every day, increasing the demand for people who are well-educated and trained in practical skills necessary to achieve these targets.
  
  The Natural Resources Institute is renowned internationally for its accomplishments in the promotion of economic and social development in both developing and developed countries, through sustainable use of natural resources. This degree targets A-level students of biology, ecology, geography, environmental science, economics, business studies and social sciences, and mature students who want to advance their knowledge in these disciplines or who want a career change
  
  Year One
  
      * Ecological and Economic Aspects of Global Change
      * Earth's Dynamic Systems
      * Science and the Environment
      * Society, Economy and Sustainability
  
  Year Two
  
      * Management of Agricultural Systems and Natural Resources
      * Introduction to Planning, Forecasting and Decision-making Tools
      * Research Methods for Ecology and Global Change Management
      * One option chosen from:
            o Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
            o Environmental Management and Regeneration
  
  Optional Sandwich Year
  
  Final Year
  
      * Research Dissertation
      * Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective
      * Reading in Ecology and Global Change Management
      * Two options chosen from:
            o Climate Change and Risk Assessment
            o Ecological Footprinting and Climate Change
            o Environmental Impact Assessment
            o Contaminated Land Remediation

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