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.
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 Agricultural Sciences 2015; Version 01.03.2019 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences 2016; Version 29.09.2023 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Food Science 2016; Version 25.05.2023 (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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Groups
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Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration.
Performance assessment as a semester course