ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
- Course
- ENVE407 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
- Department
- Environmental Engineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the interaction among social, political, cultural, ecological and economic factors in the field of environmental management and is centrally concerned with understanding deliberate efforts to translate environmental knowledge into action in order to achieve particular outcomes in the way landscapes, societies and/or natural ecosystems are used and managed. The course will provide a critical survey of the contemporary field of environmental policy, planning and management. It will also consider how the objectives for land and resource use are shaped, fashioned and contested in democratic and non-democratic settings. Student’s will be tought dynamics and processes that impact ecological systems and they will understand the basic components of a sustainable development framework, study concepts of sustainable development theory and practice.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Foundations in environmental management |
| Week 2 | Fundamentals of sustainability, business and governance |
| Week 3 | Environmental principles, policy and legislation |
| Week 4 | Environmental management systems Part I |
| Week 5 | Environmental management systems Part II |
| Week 6 | Environmental impact assessments Part I |
| Week 7 | Environmental impact assessments Part II |
| Week 8 | Controls of emissions to air |
| Week 9 | Control of contamination of water resources |
| Week 10 | Midterm Exam Week |
| Week 11 | Control of waste and land use |
| Week 12 | Control of environmental noise |
| Week 13 | Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency |
| Week 14 | Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies |
| Week 15 | Final Exam Week |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1. Introduction to Environmental Management: Brian Waters
- 02 2. Environmental Management 1st Edition Science and Engineering for Industry: I.V Murali Krishna Valli Manickam
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
- P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
- P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
- P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
- P05 Evaluate and synthesize appropriate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems using up-to-date technologies and aesthetic principles to shape experiential atmospheres.
- P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
- P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
- P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
- P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
- P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
- P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
- P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.
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