Duration
24h Th, 12h Pr, 6h SEM, 2d FW
Number of credits
| Master in environmental sciences and management, professional focus | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in environmental sciences and management, professional focus (Codiplômation Université du Luxembourg) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Introductory course in environmental and health risks, based on theory, invited seminars and case studies.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Environmental and health risks threaten our societies: an introduction to what they cost, who are the actors and who are the main victims, what are the major trends to come and how their effects can be anticipated, or even reduced
At the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to:
- Identification of the environmental and health issues of a situation or territory
- Taking into account the political nature of positions in relation to the environment
- Multi-scalar approach to environmental issues
- Criticism and development of an environmental argument
- Formulation of recommendations
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course is given in French.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical presentation, case studies, feedback, and - when appropriate - socio-cultural events.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face courses (if conditions permit), mandatory attendance for feedbacks, increased socio-cultural events and field trips.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège
Further information:
PowerPoint presentations are available in pdf. A list of selected papers is also provided (in Franch or English). Activities other than lectures will not be supported by accessible materials; reason why attendance is mandatory.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Further information:
The course will be evaluated on the basis of a report produced by the student and presented orally with PowerPoint in class.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Pierre OZER
Département des Sciences et Gestion de l'Environnement
Université de Liège
Avenue de Longwy, 185 - B-6700 ARLON
E-Mail : pozer@uliege.be