Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Environmental Systems (250655) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Contents

Basic knowledge of the great cycles of terrestrial elements (carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus). It is essential to understand these cycles in order to understand the effect of man on the environment. Calculation of carbon balances at global level

Specific Objectives

Understand the peculiarities of the great cycles of terrestrial elements (carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus) Understanding numerically the effect of man on the carbon cycle (climate change)

Dedication

2h Large group + 1h Medium group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Will the basic concepts to understand the ecological relationships between people and their environment. Activities will be complementary to the number of theoretical population ecology.

Specific Objectives

The student acquires the knowledge to understand the use of the people as a tool to determine the quality of environmental systems. Having the numeric base to understand and quantify the effects of man on environmental systems.

Dedication

9h Large group + 3h Medium group + 16h 47m Self Study
Total: 28h 47m

Ecosystems Problem

Dedication

6h Large group + 3h Medium group + 12h 36m Self Study
Total: 21h 36m

The students, from the material provided by the teacher, will describe a means of presenting work and what are the strategies that need to take the man to not exceed the biocapacity of its environment.

Specific Objectives

Take the conscience of man's effect on environmental systems and sustainability strategies which are desired.

Dedication

3h Large group + 6h Laboratory classes + 12h 36m Self Study
Total: 21h 36m

Dedication

2h Laboratory classes + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m