ENV615: Principles of Applied Ecology 6 credits (40-10-10)

Objectives

To provide advanced training in landscape ecology, biodiversity conservation and the applications of fundamental ecological concepts on various spatial scales.

Contents

Integrated abiotic resource protection; conservation of regional and global biodiversity; social ecology (ecology of habitats); land use and habitat management by animals; ecological laboratory methods; ecology of wetland and excursions; Special techniques on socio-economic aspects; Process and product integrated resource protection; disposal management; soil treatment; air pollution management; waste water and sludge treatment; hygiene and toxicology; soil waste treatment; particles and aerosol measurements; dust removal and environmental impact identification; public environmental management and policy; cost benefit analysis in environmental protection; urban ecology and planning; risk management and environmental balances.