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Introduction To Environmental Management

This course introduces the fundamental principles of environmental management. It explores the characteristics of environmental media, including soil, air, and water, and examines the effects of technological advancements and pollution on the environment. The course also covers occupational hygiene, mycotoxins, nitro-compounds, and methods of environmental assessment, such as remote sensing and tools for analyzing air, water, and soil. Finally, it addresses climate change and remediation meteorology.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Environmental ManagementPollutionTechnologyOccupational HygieneClimate Change

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environmental Management Principles

2

Characteristics of Environmental Media

3

Technological Impacts

4

Radiation Effects

5

Environmental Pollution

6

Occupational Hygiene

7

Mycotoxins

8

Nitro-compounds

9

Environmental Assessment

10

Remote Sensing

11

Climate Change

Total Topics11 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Consultant

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Environmental Manager

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Safety Officer

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Sustainability Coordinator

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Environmental Scientist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

ManufacturingAgricultureEnergyWaste ManagementGovernment Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Management

2h

Unit 1: Environmental Management

2 study hours
  • •Define environmental management
  • •Discuss the scope and importance of environmental management
  • •Explain the relationship between environmental management and sustainable development
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Management

2h

Unit 2: Characteristics of Environmental Media

2 study hours
  • •Describe the characteristics of soil as an environmental medium
  • •Explain the factors affecting soil quality
  • •Discuss the importance of soil conservation
Week
3

Module 2: Effect of Technological Advancement on Environment

2h

Unit 1: Effects of Technological Advancement on Environment

2 study hours
  • •Identify the positive and negative effects of technological advancement on the environment
  • •Discuss the types of technology and their environmental impacts
  • •Explain the concept of technology disposal and its implications
Week
4

Module 2: Effect of Technological Advancement on Environment

2h

Unit 2: Effects of Radiations on the Biosphere

2 study hours
  • •Describe the sources and types of radiation
  • •Explain the effects of radiation on the biosphere
  • •Discuss the measures to mitigate the harmful effects of radiation
Week
5

Module 2: Effect of Technological Advancement on Environment

2h

Unit 3: Effects Environmental Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Define pollution and its types
  • •Identify the sources of pollution
  • •Discuss the effects of environmental pollution on human health and the environment
Week
6

Module 3: Occupational Hygiene, Mycotoxins and Nitro- Compounds in the Environment

2h

Unit 1: Effects of Mycotoxins in the Environment

2 study hours
  • •Describe the effects of mycotoxins in the environment
  • •Explain the sources and types of mycotoxins
  • •Discuss the measures to prevent and control mycotoxin contamination
Week
7

Module 3: Occupational Hygiene, Mycotoxins and Nitro- Compounds in the Environment

2h

Unit 2: Nitro-compounds in the Environment

2 study hours
  • •Describe the effects of nitro-compounds in the environment
  • •Explain the sources and types of nitro-compounds
  • •Discuss the measures to mitigate the harmful effects of nitro-compounds
Week
8

Module 3: Occupational Hygiene, Mycotoxins and Nitro- Compounds in the Environment

2h

Unit 3: Occupational Hygiene

2 study hours
  • •Define occupational hygiene and its importance
  • •Identify the hazards in the workplace
  • •Discuss the measures to control and prevent occupational hazards
Week
9

Module 3: Occupational Hygiene, Mycotoxins and Nitro- Compounds in the Environment

2h

Unit 4: Effects of Environmental Degradation

2 study hours
  • •Describe the effects of environmental degradation
  • •Explain the causes of environmental degradation
  • •Discuss the measures to prevent and mitigate environmental degradation
Week
10

Module 4: Methods of Environmental Assessment

2h

Unit 1: Methods of Environmental Assessment

2 study hours
  • •Define environmental assessment and its importance
  • •Discuss the methods of environmental assessment
  • •Explain the steps involved in environmental impact assessment
Week
11

Module 4: Methods of Environmental Assessment

2h

Unit 2: Remote Sensing

2 study hours
  • •Describe remote sensing and its applications
  • •Explain the principles of remote sensing
  • •Discuss the types of remote sensing data and their uses
Week
12

Module 4: Methods of Environmental Assessment

2h

Unit 3: Tools for Air, Water and Soil Analyses

2 study hours
  • •Identify the tools for air analysis
  • •Identify the tools for water analysis
  • •Identify the tools for soil analysis
Week
13

Module 4: Methods of Environmental Assessment

2h

Unit 4: Climate change and Remediation Meteorology

2 study hours
  • •Describe climate change and its causes
  • •Explain the effects of climate change
  • •Discuss the measures to mitigate and adapt to climate change

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each unit

2

Summarize key concepts and principles from each module

3

Practice applying environmental assessment methods to case studies

4

Review the effects of different types of pollution and their mitigation strategies

5

Focus on understanding the principles of environmental management and their practical applications

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