Environmental Science

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus 1. natural environments, and their physical and chemical processes such as cycling of water and nutrients; 2. ecological processes and evolution, which describe the ecological diversity, speciation/extinction, interactions among species at different levels of the ecological hierarchy and their adaptation to the environments; 3. major ecosystems, ranging from macrosystems (terrestrial, aquatic and extreme environments) to microbial systems; 4. adverse environmental impacts caused by humans, such as global climate change and ocean acidification, along with pollution of heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants and microplastics; and 5. environmental conservation and sustainability, which explains the principles and methods in environmental monitoring, renewable energy options, novel food production in the face of environmental changes, and ecological restoration by humans as an example of positive environmental impacts. -- 1 of 2 --

目标

This subject explains the physical and chemical processes in environments and their interactions with biological systems, including humans. These interactions constitute different types of ecosystems and ecosystem services, such as provision of clean water and nutritious food which are vital for our survival.

先修要求

Nil Co-requisite Nil Exclusion Nil

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Interactive lectures will facilitate students’ learning of key concepts of environmental science and ecology, and promote communication between teachers and students. Tutorials will include small group discussion of relevant topics to enhance knowledge sharing among students and their awareness of recent environmental and ecological issues. Group projects will encourage students to work as a team, to research into interesting environmental and ecological topics, and to present their findings in class, and prepare written report. Assignments will be arranged to support students’ flipped classroom learning. If possible, a virtual or real field trip will be organised for students to experience the ecology of Hong Kong.