The lecture provides a science-based exploration of environmental aspects from three research fields: earth, climate, and health sciences.
Learning objective
The students are able to explain important properties of the three environmental systems, to discuss critical drivers, trends and conflicts of their use, and to compare potential solutions.
Content
The lecture discusses the role of the environmental systems based on selected environmental problems, among these the exploration of raw materials and fossil fuels, climate change and its impacts on man and environment, and the spread and control of infectious diseases in the human population and agricultural systems.
Lecture notes
Slides are provided by instructors and are accessible via moodle.
