People and the Environment

By examining the relationship between people and the Earth system in the context of contemporary environmental issues, this course provides a comprehensive overview of human-environment interactions from a transdisciplinary perspective of geography, environmental management, economics, etc. This course introduces the fundamental processes that affect the physical environment to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between humans & the environment. Typical cases in Hong Kong, mainland China, and other parts of the world are discussed and analyzed. Emphasis is placed on equipping students with a critical perspective to understand human beings in environmental change and the impact of the change on the society as feedback, which requires the comprehension of concepts in physical geography, human geography, environmental management, etc. The environmental issues examined vary from global warming to local environmental problems. Social and ethical issues related to these environmental issues are discussed. Group projects and discussions will complement lectures to motivate students to evaluate the environmental issues in a transdisciplinary approach. Through analyzing real-world examples, this course promotes students’ awareness and understanding of the interaction of humans and the environment, and facilitates students to become responsible citizens to develop sustainable communities.

 

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