Publication in the Diário da República: NI n.º1417|EAB|ESTT|2011
5.5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 P , Cód. 910045.
Lecturer
- Natércia Maria Ferreira dos Santos (2)
- Cecília de Melo Correia Baptista (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Acquisition of knowledge in the area of sustainable development.
Study of the main natural resources, its intrinsic value, industrial and energetic applications.
Sustainable management of natural resources.
Program
1 - Introduction - Biodiversity; value and rating of natural resources.
2 - Water Resources.
3 - Biological Resources.
4 - Mineral Resources.
5 - Energy resources.
6 - Sustainable management of natural resources. Sustainability policies.
Biorefinery.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous evaluation - Two mini-tests; two worksheets. Preparation of an essay
followed by an oral presentation.
Final examination.
Bibliography
- Carvalho, C. e Fadigas, E. e Reis, L. (2005). Energia, Recursos naturais e a Prática do Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Brasil: Manole
- Gullino, M. e Gorb, S. e Clini, C. (2008). Sustainable Development and Environmental Management - Experiences and Case Studies. EUA: Springer
- Miller Jr., G. (2007). Ciência Ambiental. S. Paulo: Cengage Learning
- Oliveira, J. (2005). Gestão Ambiental. Lisboa: Lidel - Edições Técnicas
Teaching Method
Lectures and laboratory practice.
Software used in class
