113年第2學期-2829 Environmental Health Protection and Management 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
Attendance and participation	30	Students who miss more than 5 classes will not be eligible to pass the course.
Midterm Assignment	25
Final Assignment	5

教育目標

By the end of this course, students will: 1. Understand the fundamental principles of environmental protection and management and their role in ensuring ecosystem sustainability. 2. Analyze the causes and impacts of environmental degradation, including air and water pollution, waste mismanagement, and hazardous material contamination. 3. Develop strategies for mitigating environmental risks through sustainable practices and resource management. 4. Gain practical knowledge of environmental policies, regulations, and technologies for managing environmental hazards. 5. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world environmental challenges and propose effective management solutions. Course Content: 1.Introduction to Environmental Protection and Management Definition, importance, and scope of environmental management Relationship between environmental quality and ecosystem stability Air and Water Quality Management 2.Sources and impacts of pollution Technologies and policies for air and water protection Waste Management and Resource Conservation 3.Principles of waste minimization, recycling, and sustainable resource use Hazardous waste management and its environmental implications Environmental Hazards and Risk Management 4.Identification and mitigation of chemical, biological, and physical hazards Case studies on environmental risk management Policy and Governance in Environmental Protection 5.Overview of environmental laws, standards, and regulations Role of international agreements and frameworks Sustainable Solutions and Innovations 6.Emerging technologies in environmental management Designing sustainable strategies for future challenges Capstone Activities 7.Practical case studies and group projects Presentations on innovative environmental management solutions

基本資料

必修課，學分數：0-3
上課時間：四/3,4二/3,4
修課班級：永續學程3
修課年級：3年級以上
選課備註：

參考書目

Books
Field, C. B., & Barros, V. R. (Eds.). (2014). Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Cambridge University Press.

A comprehensive resource on the environmental impacts of climate change and strategies for mitigation and adaptation.

Cunningham, W. P., & Cunningham, M. A. (2019). Environmental Science: A Global Concern (15th ed.). McGraw Hill Education.

This book offers an in-depth exploration of environmental science topics with a focus on global challenges and sustainable solutions.

Rosenfeld, P. E., & Clark, J. J. (2010). Risks of Hazardous Wastes. Elsevier.

A detailed guide on managing hazardous waste and its environmental implications.
Nash, H. A. (2020). Environmental Health and Hazard Risk Assessment: Principles and Calculations for the Assessment of Human Risks. CRC Press.

A practical resource on assessing and managing environmental hazards and risks.

Peer-Reviewed Papers

Steffen, W., Richardson, K., Rockström, J., Cornell, S. E., Fetzer, I., Bennett, E. M., ... & Sörlin, S. (2015). Planetary boundaries: Guiding human development on a changing planet. Science, 347(6223), 1259855.

This paper introduces the concept of planetary boundaries, essential for understanding environmental limits and management.

Zhang, W., Li, F., Qiao, M., Qiu, J., & Cai, X. (2016). Environmental pollution and health risks of lead–zinc mine tailings in China. Science of the Total Environment, 541, 542-548.

A case study addressing the management of hazardous waste and its environmental impacts.

Matson, P. A., Clark, W. C., & Andersson, K. (2016). Pursuing sustainability: A guide to the science and practice. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 113(17), 4570-4575.

A foundational paper linking environmental sustainability with practical management strategies.