Global Civilization Hazards 1300-OGZCW-GES
Variability of the natural history of terrestrial and marine ecosystems;
History of anthropogenic changes in nature;
Chemical pollution;
Ecological consequences of anthropogenic impacts;
Risks associated with the development of cities;
Anthropopressure in the oceans;
Flood risk;
Impact of climate change;
Radiological threats;
Ionizing radiation and non-ionizing environment:
Use of non-ionizing radiation, ionizing radiation and radioactive substances;
Environmental protection and human radiation;
Summary (prevention and future), responsibility for the future of civilization – ethical issues of global responsibility for the future, futurological considerations if it should be accomplished;
possible scenarios for the further development of civilization.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student:
- has knowledge on the natural course of environmental processes and the impact of economic pressures of human activities;
- understands the need for sustainability and conscious acceptance of the limitations of civilization.
Assessment criteria
Final written examination.
Practical placement
not applicable
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
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