ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Identity
- Course Title : Environmental Science
- Program : Master of Primary Science Education
- Semester : 2nd Semester
- Credit Hours : 2 Credits
- Course Type : Core Course
Description
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts in environmental science with a strong emphasis on the application of environmental education in primary schools. It integrates ecological principles, human-environment interactions, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability education. The course prepares future primary science educators to develop inquiry-based, real-world learning experiences that promote environmental awareness and action among young learners.
Objective
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of environmental science concepts, including ecosystems, biodiversity, climate systems, pollution, and sustainability principles.
- Analyze environmental systems and their interdependencies, including energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, and atmospheric processes, using systems thinking and scientific inquiry.
- Evaluate the impact of human activities on environmental quality, particularly in relation to air, water, soil pollution, waste, and climate change.
- Conduct fieldwork and virtual investigations to collect, interpret, and communicate environmental data effectively.
- Apply environmental science concepts in designing and implementing inquiry-based and contextual learning experiences for primary school students.
- Integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and environmental ethics into educational planning to foster environmental responsibility in young learners.
- Collaborate to solve real-world environmental problems, promoting environmental awareness and stewardship within school and community settings.
- Reflect critically on local and global environmental challenges and their implications for primary science education.
Topic and Schedule
Asessment
- Participation and Engagement 10%
- Weekly Reflections and Worksheets 20%
- Midterm Assessment 25%
- Lesson Plan and Teaching Simulation 20%
- Final semester exam 25%
Refferences
- Allaby, M. (2000). Basic of Environmental Science 2nd Edition. Routledge.
- Cunningham, W.P., & Cunningham, M.A. (2020). Environmental Science: A Global Concern. McGraw-Hill
- Hadjibiros, K. 2014. Ecology and Applied Environmental Science. Taylor and Francis Group.
- Scholarly articles, case studies, and multimedia (provided weekly)