Environmental Education And Awareness
- Sciences
- 400 level
- 3 credit units
- 48 pages
- 5 units
This course explores the intricate relationship between human population and the environment, emphasizing sustainable resource utilization. It examines global trends in population growth and consumption, alongside their impacts on land cover, agriculture, water resources, and coastal environments. The course delves into the role of education in promoting environmental action, various methods for disseminating environmental information, and assessing public opinion. It also covers social theories related to the environment, environmental activism, and compensation for environmental damage.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EMT405, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EMT405 · UNIT 1: POPULATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Clark (1995), argued, that Population-environment interactions are better discussed under these sub heading land-cover change, agricultural land degradation, water resource management, coastal management, and energy and climate change.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the relationship between population and the environment.
- Discuss the impact of population growth on the environment.
- Describe the role of education in promoting environmental action.
- Identify methods for disseminating environmental information.
- Assess public opinion on environmental issues.
- Apply social theories to understand environmental problems.
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Educator
- Sustainability Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Policy Analyst
- Environmental Activist
- Environmental Conservation
- Education
- Government
- Non-profit Organizations
- Consulting
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Population and Environment
Unit 1: Population and Environment
Requires understanding of complex system dynamics and feedback loops between human activities and environmental processes.
- Module 1: Population and Environment
Unit 1: Population and Environment
Involves analyzing statistical data and interpreting trends in population growth, resource consumption, and environmental degradation.
- Module 3: Public Opinion and Social Theories
Unit 5: Social Theories of Environment
Requires understanding of various theoretical perspectives and their implications for environmental policy and action.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Population and Environment
Unit 1: Population and Environment · 3 hours
Read the introduction to understand the relationship between population and the environment.. Study the historical context of population-environment studies.. Reflect on how population growth affects resource availability..
- Week 2Module 1: Population and Environment
Unit 1: Population and Environment · 3 hours
Analyze global trends in population and consumption.. Examine the impact of population growth on resource consumption.. Compare consumption patterns in developed and developing countries..
- Week 3Module 1: Population and Environment
Unit 1: Population and Environment · 3 hours
Study the interactions between population and environment, focusing on land cover change and deforestation.. Investigate the causes and consequences of deforestation.. Discuss the role of demographic variables in land-use transitions..
- Week 4Module 1: Population and Environment
Unit 1: Population and Environment · 3 hours
Examine the impact of population on agricultural land degradation or improvement.. Compare the vicious circle and Boserupian perspectives on population density and land degradation.. Analyze case studies of agricultural intensification in Africa..
- Week 5Module 1: Population and Environment
Unit 1: Population and Environment · 3 hours
Study the relationship between population and water resource abstraction and pollution.. Analyze the impact of human settlement on water availability.. Discuss water stress and scarcity issues in Africa..
- Week 6Module 1: Population and Environment
Unit 1: Population and Environment · 3 hours
Examine the impact of population growth on coastal and marine environments.. Discuss the challenges of managing coastal resources.. Analyze the role of technology and social institutions in mediating population-environment interactions..
- Week 7Module 1: Population and Environment
Unit 1: Population and Environment · 3 hours
Study the relationship between energy consumption, air pollution, and climate change.. Analyze the demographic drivers of energy consumption.. Discuss the role of population variables in air pollution and CO2 emissions..
- Week 8Module 2: Role of Education and Information
Unit 2: Role of Educational Intervention in Environmental Action · 3 hours
Define environmental education and its importance.. Discuss the process of educational intervention in environmental action.. Explore the role of education in achieving sustainable development goals..
- Week 9Module 2: Role of Education and Information
Unit 2: Role of Educational Intervention in Environmental Action · 3 hours
Study the concept of environmental education, including education for, about, and through the environment.. Identify the objectives and components of environmental education.. Reflect on how environmental education can promote responsible environmental actions..
- Week 10Module 2: Role of Education and Information
Unit 3: Methods of Dissemination of Environmental Information · 3 hours
Define environmental information and its importance.. Discuss the process and methods of environmental information dissemination.. Explore the tools used for disseminating environmental information, such as the internet and mass media..
- Week 11Module 2: Role of Education and Information
Unit 3: Methods of Dissemination of Environmental Information · 3 hours
Study the strategies for improving environmental information dissemination.. Identify the target groups of environmental information dissemination.. Reflect on the importance of environmental information dissemination in protecting the environment..
- Week 12Module 3: Public Opinion and Social Theories
Unit 4: Methods of Public Opinion Assessment · 3 hours
Define public opinion and its importance in environmental education and awareness.. Discuss the informal methods of public opinion assessment, including elections, interest groups, and the media.. Explore the formal methods of public opinion assessment, such as surveys and polls..
- Week 13Module 3: Public Opinion and Social Theories
Unit 5: Social Theories of Environment · 3 hours
Study the social theories of environment, including environmental psychology and ecological theory.. Discuss social responses to environmental pollution and solid waste programs.. Explore environmental damage and compensation issues..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the key concepts and definitions from each unit.
- Practice applying the theories and models discussed in the course to real-world environmental problems.
- Focus on understanding the relationships between population, environment, and sustainable development.
- Prepare examples and case studies to illustrate your understanding of the course material.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.
- Create concept maps linking Units 1-3 population, consumption and environmental impact
- Practice analyzing public opinion data from Unit 4 using different assessment methods
- Compare and contrast social theories from Unit 5, focusing on their practical applications
Questions students ask about this course
What is EMT405 about?
This course explores the intricate relationship between human population and the environment, emphasizing sustainable resource utilization. It examines global trends in population growth and consumption, alongside their impacts on land cover, agriculture, water resources, and coastal environments. The course delves into the role of education in promoting environmental action, various methods for disseminating environmental information, and assessing public opinion. It also covers social theories related to the environment, environmental activism, and compensation for environmental damage.
How many units does EMT405 have?
EMT405, Environmental Education And Awareness, has 5 units across 1 module, over 48 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EMT405?
EMT405 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Sciences.
Is EMT405 hard?
EMT405 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does EMT405 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 5 units.
How is EMT405 assessed?
EMT405 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EMT405?
Environmental Educator, Sustainability Manager, Environmental Consultant, Policy Analyst and Environmental Activist.