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1. Prerequisites

At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences:
Specific prerequisites for this course:
Basic knowledge about sustainable development.

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2. Learning outcomes

Students gain more insight in sustainable development.

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3. Course contents

This course offers students a chance to further examine one aspect of the relation between environment and development. Possible topcis are: biodiversity, climate change, eco-tourism, overfishing, deforestation, urbanization, desertification,... After a general introduction to the chosen topic, students work in small groups on a specific case or point of view. At the end of the course, students present their work and discuss their contributions.

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4. Teaching method

Class contact teaching:

Lectures

Project-based work:

Individually

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5. Assessment method and criteria

Written assignment:

With oral presentation

Presentation

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6. Study material

Required reading

Powerpoint presentations through BlackBoard.

Optional reading

The following study material can be studied on a voluntary basis:

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7. Contact information

(+)last update: 11/04/2012 15:03 sarah.verberckmoes