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Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to the Environment
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
ESS121 Adaptive Resource Management and ESS131 Industrial Ecology or home university equivalent
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Students will understand and be more appreciative of the physical environment which forms the basis for human nature interactions. They will be able to give a basic explanation of The earth's components.
Energy and Resources
A global (eco) systems approach will be followed and supplemented by issues foci on phenomena patterns processes problems prospects underpinning the following:The earth's components: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere,Biosphere, Geosphere & Anthroposphere
The earth's cycles water, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur Energy & Resources
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.