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PCR352Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Sustainable Environmental Development and Peace

This course, Sustainable Environmental Development and Peace, is designed for undergraduate students in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. It explores key concepts such as environment, development, conflict, and sustainability. The course examines environmental constraints like ozone depletion and pollution, their impact on biodiversity, and strategies for fresh water management and environmental conservation. It also covers the relationship between environmental factors and conflict, human development within ecological economics, and sustainable resource management.

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325h

Study Time

13

Weeks

25h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Sustainable DevelopmentEnvironmental PeaceConflict ResolutionEcological EconomicsBiodiversity

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Sustainable Environment

2

Biodiversity

3

Ecological Theory

4

Climate Change

5

Environmental Conservation

6

Conflict Resolution

7

Ecological Economics

8

Sustainable Development Goals

9

Environmental Planning

10

Poverty Reduction

11

Gender Equality

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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Sustainability Manager

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Conflict Resolution Specialist

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Environmental Policy Analyst

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Conservation Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ManagementGovernment AgenciesNon-Profit OrganizationsConsulting FirmsEnergy Sector

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1:

5h

Unit 1: The concept of sustainable environment

3 study hours

•Define sustainable environment and its components.
•Discuss the Brundtland Commission definition.
•Analyze the relationship between development and environmental needs.

Unit 3: Biodiversity

2 study hours

•Explain the importance of biodiversity.
•Describe the role of biodiversity in ecosystem functioning.
•Discuss the coexistence of plant and animal life.

Week

2

Module 1:

5h

Unit 4: Ecological theory

3 study hours

•Define ecological theory and its implications.
•Discuss the limiting similarity and competitive exclusion principles.
•Explain the cumulative effect of species in an ecosystem.

Unit 5: Climate change

2 study hours

•Describe climate change and its causes.
•Discuss the impact of human activities on climate.
•Explain the difference between weather and climate.

Week

3

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Preservation, Conservation and Protection

4 study hours

•Differentiate between preservation, conservation, and protection.
•Identify modern and traditional methods of environmental preservation.
•Explain the values of modern environmental conservation practices.

Week

4

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Attitudinal Imperatives for Sustainable Living

4 study hours

•Describe the relationship between learning experience and sustainable living.
•Explain how attitudes affect the quality and state of environmental resources.
•Discuss the influence of environmental policy on alternative livelihoods.

Week

5

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Environment Education for Peace

4 study hours

•Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of environmental education.
•Give reasons to support green literacy as a strategy for peace.
•Plan strategies for educology in the community.

Week

6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 4: Coping with Environmental Change

4 study hours

•Discuss the meaning of environmental change.
•Describe factors which produce environmental change in the tropics.
•Explain the relationship between urbanization and environmental change.

Week

7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 5: Biodiversity and Ecological Balance

4 study hours

•Explain the three main stays of Sustainable Environment
•Understand Institutional, the work model or the environment
•Discuss the consequences of unsustainable environment

Week

8

Module 4:

4h

Unit 1: Rural/Urban Sustainability for Peace

4 study hours

•Differentiate between rural and urban life.
•Examine the specific characteristics of the rural environment.
•Identify the features, which make the urban area an environmental concern.

Week

9

Module 4:

4h

Unit 2: Environmental Causes of Conflict and their Resolution

4 study hours

•State the difference between a dispute and a conflict.
•Identify and comment on causes of environmental conflicts.
•Present a reasoned strategy for resolving environmental conflicts.

Week

10

Module 4:

4h

Unit 3: Ecological Economics and the Millennium Development

4 study hours

•Explain the environmental justification of ecological economics.
•Describe steps to maximize the use of ecological resources.
•Identify measures to reduce environmental resource depletion.

Week

11

Module 4:

4h

Unit 4: Development and Underdevelopment; The Human

4 study hours

•Discuss the meaning of development.
•Differentiate between development and underdevelopment.
•Show the relationship between human security and development.

Week

12

Module 4:

4h

Unit 5: Inter-dependence and Distributive (In-Justice and Peace)

4 study hours

•Describe the international arena to justify the need for interdependence.
•Explain the connections between dependence and interdependence.
•Discuss the need for re-distributive justice in the world.

Week

13

Module 5:

4h

Unit 1: Conservation Strategies for Peace

4 study hours

•Examine ways that educational intervention approaches can be used for conservation.
•Describe the role of the multi-media in conservation for peace.
•Discuss the contributions of eco-tourism.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking key terms from Modules 1-2.

2

Review case studies in Modules 3-4 and identify conflict resolution strategies.

3

Practice applying ecological economics principles from Module 4 to real-world scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the relationships between environmental factors and conflict.

5

Review all unit objectives and ensure you can address each one.

6

Allocate study time proportionally based on the weight of each module in the final exam.

7

Form a study group to discuss complex topics and share notes.

8

Practice answering past exam questions to improve time management skills.

9

Prioritize understanding over memorization to apply concepts effectively.

10

Get enough rest and manage stress to optimize cognitive function during the exam.

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