114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.
Knowledge Assessment Presentations	70	There will be three knowledge-assessment presentations, one after each major lecture module (Soils, Water, and Air)

教育目標

This course examines how to protect and manage the environment to reduce risks and support sustainable ecosystems. It explores links between environmental quality and human well-being, focusing on pollution prevention, waste management, and resource conservation. Course content: (1) Introduction to environmental protection and management; relationship between environmental quality and ecosystem stability; overview of soil, air, and water quality management. (2) Soil pollution: sources, impacts, and conservation, reclamation, and policy approaches. (3) Water pollution: sources, environmental and health impacts, and management technologies. (4) Air pollution: sources, impacts, and air-quality control measures. (5) Sustainable solutions and environmental innovations, including emerging technologies and strategies. (6) Capstone activities: case studies, group projects, and student presentations on innovative environmental management solutions.

基本資料

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

參考書目

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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.