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Am95001. Fundaments and Implications of Sustainable Development

(C-L-U: 3-0-8, Requirements: None)
Equivalence: None

Fundaments and Implications of Sustainable Development
History and general concepts regarding sustainable development. Sustainable development models. Three dimensions of sustainable development:: economic, environmental and social issues. Introduction to sustainability indicators. Analysis and discussion of theoretical and real cases. Textbook: none.

Am95002. Valuation and Conservation of Natural Resources

This course will introduce students to the principles and methods used to know the value of natural resources an ecosystem services. The course also includes theoretical and practical information on the most appropriate use of tools and strategies for the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources to guarantee biodiversity integrity and human society development. Textbook: Gonick, L. and A. Outwater. 1996. The Cartoon Guide to the Environment. Harpercollins.

Am95003. Sustainable Products and Services

Introduction to the use and understanding of methods and tools for assessing the environment and policies for sustainable development associated with the social, environmental and economic effects of products and services. Evaluation of products and services using tools such as life cycle analysis, eco-efficiency, environmental accountability, carbon emissions, toxicity weighting, and social reasonability. Textbook: Walking the Talk:The Business Case for Sustainable Development, WBCSD (2002)

Am95004. Conservation and Restoration Workshopaller

Fundamental concepts of conservation, restoration, seeds and breeding grounds, Environmental education and sustainable development. Ecosystem’s conservation and restoration strategies. Application of basic knowledge in field activities.

Am95005. Leadership for the Environment Workshop

Fundamental concepts of rural development, sustainable consumption, and the relationship between environment, society, institutions and organizations. Fundraising strategies to initiate environmental projects. Field activities in Natural Protected Areas and community contact experiences.

Am95006. Workshop on Environmental Design of Products and Services

Introduction to environmental assessment methods and tools for products and services including life cycle analysis and risk assessment. Overview of design tools for improving environmental performance of process and services. Discussion and analysis of case studies that use these methods. Application of these tools, concepts and criteria to a specific project. Textbook: Industrial Ecology, T.E. Graedel. B.R. Alleby, Prentice Hall, Englewood Clifts, New Jersey

Am95007. Environment and Sustainable Development Project

Design and implementation of a Conservation or Sustainable Development Project, related to the interest area of the student. Oral and written presentation of the project.

Fecha de la última actualización: 11 de diciembre de 2003(M)