Unit name | Environment Earth |
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Unit code | EASC10004 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Hornibrook |
Open unit status | Open |
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Co-requisites | |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit provides an overview of the natural environment that we inhabit, particularly the processes that shape the evolution of our environment, both past and future, the effect of the environment on society and the effects of human activities on our environment. This unit explores a range of issues in depth, from fundamental scientific principles to assessment of options for solving environmental problems. There are no practical classes or fieldwork. This unit is not available to Single Honours Geographers.