ENV 3005 Environmental Impact and Social Development 医疗西班牙 & 健康科学 Program Spring 2025 Semester - Early Start ——圣何塞

This course is an introduction to the study of major environmental problems and social issues confronting modern society. Students will examine ecosystems, population patterns and dynamics; use and misuse of resources; population and environmental quality; environmental citizenship, economic incentives and 哥斯达黎加n initiatives in eco-tourism. Introduce the student to environmental problems and their socio-economic implications in Latin America, using 哥斯达黎加 as an example. Study current and actual cases about conservation and management of biodiversity and wildlife. Visit different scenarios where the relationship between environment and society will be studied. As well the course provides an overview of environmental impact assessment to design, 评估, and replicate sustainable projects and programs.

The course develops the tools to assess natural resources protection, improvements in population health, positive social impacts and poverty reduction, and economic appraisal that includes sustainability measures at least cost. Students practice assessment methods at project and strategic levels. Integrated assessment using all methods focuses on the agriculture, 水, 能源, 林业部门, applying both project and program analysis. 课程结束时, students apply knowledge and practical methods that inform prudent decisions and support economic growth, 社会发展, awareness and environmental sustainability.