By the end of this course, students will:
1. Understand the fundamental principles of environmental protection and management and their role in ensuring ecosystem sustainability.
2. Analyze the causes and impacts of environmental degradation, including air and water pollution, waste mismanagement, and hazardous material contamination.
3. Develop strategies for mitigating environmental risks through sustainable practices and resource management.
4. Gain practical knowledge of environmental policies, regulations, and technologies for managing environmental hazards.
5. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world environmental challenges and propose effective management solutions.
Course Content:
1.Introduction to Environmental Protection and Management
Definition, importance, and scope of environmental management
Relationship between environmental quality and ecosystem stability
Air and Water Quality Management
2.Sources and impacts of pollution
Technologies and policies for air and water protection
Waste Management and Resource Conservation
3.Principles of waste minimization, recycling, and sustainable resource use
Hazardous waste management and its environmental implications
Environmental Hazards and Risk Management
4.Identification and mitigation of chemical, biological, and physical hazards
Case studies on environmental risk management
Policy and Governance in Environmental Protection
5.Overview of environmental laws, standards, and regulations
Role of international agreements and frameworks
Sustainable Solutions and Innovations
6.Emerging technologies in environmental management
Designing sustainable strategies for future challenges
Capstone Activities
7.Practical case studies and group projects
Presentations on innovative environmental management solutionsBy the end of this course, students will:
1. Understand the fundamental principles of environmental protection and management and their role in ensuring ecosystem sustainability.
2. Analyze the causes and impacts of environmental degradation, including air and water pollution, waste mismanagement, and hazardous material contamination.
3. Develop strategies for mitigating environmental risks through sustainable practices and resource management.
4. Gain practical knowledge of environmental policies, regulations, and technologies for managing environmental hazards.
5. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world environmental challenges and propose effective management solutions.
Course Content:
1.Introduction to Environmental Protection and Management
Definition, importance, and scope of environmental management
Relationship between environmental quality and ecosystem stability
Air and Water Quality Management
2.Sources and impacts of pollution
Technologies and policies for air and water protection
Waste Management and Resource Conservation
3.Principles of waste minimization, recycling, and sustainable resource use
Hazardous waste management and its environmental implications
Environmental Hazards and Risk Management
4.Identification and mitigation of chemical, biological, and physical hazards
Case studies on environmental risk management
Policy and Governance in Environmental Protection
5. Overview of environmental laws, standards, and regulations
Role of international agreements and frameworks
Sustainable Solutions and Innovations
6. Emerging technologies in environmental management
Designing sustainable strategies for future challenges
Capstone Activities
7.Practical case studies and group projects
Presentations on innovative environmental management solutions
Books
Field, C. B., & Barros, V. R. (Eds.). (2014). Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Cambridge University Press.
A comprehensive resource on the environmental impacts of climate change and strategies for mitigation and adaptation.
Cunningham, W. P., & Cunningham, M. A. (2019). Environmental Science: A Global Concern (15th ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
This book offers an in-depth exploration of environmental science topics with a focus on global challenges and sustainable solutions.
Rosenfeld, P. E., & Clark, J. J. (2010). Risks of Hazardous Wastes. Elsevier.
A detailed guide on managing hazardous waste and its environmental implications.
Nash, H. A. (2020). Environmental Health and Hazard Risk Assessment: Principles and Calculations for the Assessment of Human Risks. CRC Press.
A practical resource on assessing and managing environmental hazards and risks.
Peer-Reviewed Papers
Steffen, W., Richardson, K., Rockström, J., Cornell, S. E., Fetzer, I., Bennett, E. M., ... & Sörlin, S. (2015). Planetary boundaries: Guiding human development on a changing planet. Science, 347(6223), 1259855.
This paper introduces the concept of planetary boundaries, essential for understanding environmental limits and management.
Zhang, W., Li, F., Qiao, M., Qiu, J., & Cai, X. (2016). Environmental pollution and health risks of lead–zinc mine tailings in China. Science of the Total Environment, 541, 542-548.
A case study addressing the management of hazardous waste and its environmental impacts.
Matson, P. A., Clark, W. C., & Andersson, K. (2016). Pursuing sustainability: A guide to the science and practice. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 113(17), 4570-4575.
A foundational paper linking environmental sustainability with practical management strategies.
Books
Field, C. B., & Barros, V. R. (Eds.). (2014). Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Cambridge University Press.
A comprehensive resource on the environmental impacts of climate change and strategies for mitigation and adaptation.
Cunningham, W. P., & Cunningham, M. A. (2019). Environmental Science: A Global Concern (15th ed.). McGraw Hill Education.
This book offers an in-depth exploration of environmental science topics with a focus on global challenges and sustainable solutions.
Rosenfeld, P. E., & Clark, J. J. (2010). Risks of Hazardous Wastes. Elsevier.
A detailed guide on managing hazardous waste and its environmental implications.
Nash, H. A. (2020). Environmental Health and Hazard Risk Assessment: Principles and Calculations for the Assessment of Human Risks. CRC Press.
A practical resource on assessing and managing environmental hazards and risks.
Peer-Reviewed Papers
Steffen, W., Richardson, K., Rockström, J., Cornell, S. E., Fetzer, I., Bennett, E. M., ... & Sörlin, S. (2015). Planetary boundaries: Guiding human development on a changing planet . Science, 347(6223), 1259855.
This paper introduces the concept of planetary boundaries, essential for understanding environmental limits and management.
Zhang, W., Li, F., Qiao, M., Qiu, J., & Cai, X. (2016). Environmental pollution and health risks of lead–zinc mine tailings in China. Science of the Total Environment, 541 , 542-548.
A case study addressing the management of hazardous waste and its environmental impacts.
Matson, P. A., Clark, W. C., & Andersson, K. (2016). Pursuing sustainability: A guide to the science and practice. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 113(17), 4570-4575.
A foundational paper linking environmental sustainability with practical management strategies.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and participationAttendance and participation attendance and participation |
30 | Students who miss more than 5 classes will not be eligible to pass the course. |
| Midterm AssignmentMidterm Assignment midterm assignment |
25 | |
| Final AssignmentFinal Assignment Final assignment |
5 |
