Environmental Management PAHS 055

What is one of the primary goals of the environmental management course?

Which topic is NOT explicitly mentioned as part of the course content?

Which aspect of development does the environmental management course emphasize?

In the context of the course, what is a significant focus of contemporary thinking?

Which term best describes the nature of the various environments discussed in the course?

Which management approach is most relevant when addressing local environmental problems?

What is a key goal of Environmental Management?

Which of the following topics is NOT typically covered in an Environmental Management course?

Which element is crucial for successful Environmental Governance?

What role does an Environmental Impact Assessment serve?

What approach can Ghana take to mitigate environmental management challenges?

What is an essential skill for proposing local solutions in environmental management?

Which of the following best describes sustainable development?

Course Information

Course code: PAHS 055
Course title: Environmental Management
Lecturers: Mrs. Ruby Victoria Kodom and Mr. Ebenezer Odame
Contact information: provided

Introduction

Environment encompasses everything surrounding us.
Different contexts use the word "environment" including internal, home, work, social.
Physical environment includes air, trees, rocks, and hills.

Course Content

Introduction to environmental management
Sustainable development
Environmental management systems
Environmental impact assessment
Disaster management
Environmental governance
Environmental regulatory instruments
Climate change
Sustainable tourism
Environmental governance

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to explain environmental management concepts.
Students will be able to discuss management approaches to environmental issues.
Students can propose practical solutions to local problems.
Students can identify and make informed choices about effective regulatory approaches.

Weekly Schedule

First meeting: Overview and introduction to environmental management. Class discussion on responsibility and challenges.
Second meeting: Sustainable development and environmental impact assessment.
Third meeting: Disaster management.
Fourth meeting: Environmental regulatory instruments.
Fifth meeting: Urbanization.
Sixth meeting: Environmental management systems, climate change.
Seventh meeting: Sustainable tourism and environmental governance.

Course Delivery

Face-to-face sessions (4) at learning centers
Online sessions (6)
Course materials available on Sakai LMS

Assessment

Class assignments and forum discussions (20%)
Interim assessment (30%)
Examination (50%)
Class attendance and participation monitored for marks.

This quiz assesses your understanding of the core concepts in Environmental Management, including sustainable development and environmental governance. You'll explore various environmental management systems and regulatory instruments essential for effective environmental stewardship.