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Overview
The environment is the burning issue of the 21 century and an existential threat to humanity. With huge opportunities and challenges, the environmental sector now offers sustainable options necessary for the survival of populations and the planet. Now more than ever is the time to step up and advance your knowledge and gain a Environmental Studies qualification.
This Environmental Studies course is ideal for people with no prior experience who wish to advance their Environmental knowledge for private or professional purposes. Many participants intend to work in this growing area or are seeking new ways to design and implement environment policies and strategies that will make a real contribution to the way we live.
Learn about;
- the earths natural resources
- the relationship between population and the environment
- sustainable development
- greenhouse effect and difference between conservation and preservation.
- the environment in relation to EU Law and Regulation, Ethics and the how to devise an Environmental Impact Assessment.
You will learn how to;
- Address the causes of Environmental pollution and put forward solutions to contemporary environmental problems
- Analyse current regulation and legislation – internationally, regionally and nationally – to address environmental issues;
- Independently respond to issues arising within your local and regional environment,
- Understand key practices of environmental management and the processes involved in their implementation.
Students will be able to debate international protocol, regulation and legislation that guide the resolution of these issues.
Join us on this action packed 10 week course, and become part of a growing community of like minded individuals wishing to make the earth a better place.
Career paths open to graduates: Commercial horticulturist, Environmental consultant, Environmental education officer, Environmental engineer, Environmental manager/planner, Hydrologist, Environmental ecologist, Ecological modeler, Environmental chemist, Conservation volunteer or scientist, Forester or parks and wildlife ranger. Many of these jobs are with government agencies, while others are with private firms and nonprofit organisations.
Awarded by the qualifications authority, QQI leading to an Environmental Studies Level 5 Minor Award 5N1442.
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Fees : €1080.00
Includes all tuition, registration, assessment and online notes.
Sinéad is a PhD researcher at the UCD Centre for Water Resources Research working on an EPA funded project the SSNet (Small Stream Network). Having been a secondary teacher for 12 years, she changed direction with an MSc. in Environmental Science from Trinity College, Dublin. The focus of her research is the characterisation of a portion of Ireland’s small stream network based on current and historic water quality conditions coupled with the influence of a variety of landscape factors. Research interests include water quality management and citizen science.
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