The lecture provides a science-based exploration of three important environmental systems: Inland waters, forest, and of food systems.
Learning objective
The students are able to explain important functions of the three environmental systems, to discuss critical drivers, trends and conflicts of their use and to compare potential solutions.
Content
Aquatic ecosystems and their function, water use and its impact, water pollution and water treatment, water and health, water technologies, water & energy.
Forests and agroforest systems, trends and drivers of land use changes, sustainable forest management.
The main functions, trends and challenges of agricultural and food systems are discussed based on the four dimensions of food security (availability, access, utilization of food and stability of the food systems).
Lecture notes
Lecture notes or other documentation are provided by instructors and accessible via moodle.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
assessed
Media and Digital Technologies
fostered
Problem-solving
assessed
Social Competencies
Communication
fostered
Personal Competencies
Adaptability and Flexibility
fostered
Creative Thinking
assessed
Critical Thinking
assessed
Integrity and Work Ethics
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
In examination block for
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences 2016; Version 29.09.2023 (Examination Block)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 60 minutes
Written aids
Fachneutrales Wörterbuch für fremdsprachige Studierende erlaubt
Digital exam
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.
Learning materials
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Restrictions
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Performance assessment as a semester course