AR80265 : Ecology, Geology and Biodiversity

Environmental Geology and ecology. This course is intended to explore how geology and ecology interact with the society. Environmental geology is the application of geologic information to the entire spectrum of interaction between people and their physical environment. Environmental ecology develops an understanding of ecological interactions and of the impact of humans on species and ecosystems. We will explore the earth’s surface environment with particular emphasis on changes in Earth in recent times caused by human activity and population growth. The course will introduce these concepts from a global context to local context, always drawing the learner to issues close to home. Aspects of environmental geology and ecology that are particularly applicable to Rwanda are emphasized. The relationship between these concepts and the built environment is drawn. Course goals include; providing the student with the tools necessary to interpret change in global environments, and encourage critical thinking & effective problem‐solving methodologies for sustainability in human‐landscape interactions. Field trip is required.