ENSC 104 Lecture Modul

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  • E-Learning Module: Environmental Education ENSC 100

  • Institution: Egerton University, Faculty of Environment & Resource Development, Department of Environmental Science.

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  • Copyright Information: Copyright © Egerton University, published in 2015. No reproduction without permission.

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  • Acknowledgements: Thanks to contributors Mr. Cyrus M. Kilonzi and Mr. Henry K. Koech for development of the module.

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  • Contents Overview:

    • About this Learning Module

    • Learning Outcomes

    • Environmental Education Concepts

    • Course Assignments/Activities

    • Further Readings

    • Margins Icons

    • Topic Summaries

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Topic One: Introduction to Environmental Education

  • Purpose: Introduces key EE concepts, origin, and evolution.

  • Learning Outcomes:

    • Define environment and EE concepts.

    • Historical development overview.

    • Goals and objectives of EE.

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Topic Two: Ecosystems

  • Content: Basic concepts of ecosystems, interactions, and functions.

  • Learning Outcomes:

    • Describe roles of producers, consumers, decomposers.

    • Understand ecological disturbances.

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Topic Three: Biogeochemical Cycles

  • Focus: Material flow in ecosystems, including carbon, nitrogen, water cycles.

  • Learning Outcomes:

    • Model nutrient cycles and human impact.

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Topic Four: Human Population and Environment

  • Content: Population growth trends, implications of growth.

  • Learning Outcomes:

    • Discuss demographic transitions, strategies for stabilizing growth.

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Topic Five: Natural and Human-Induced Hazards

  • Content: Definitions of hazards, disaster management strategies.

  • Learning Outcomes:

    • Classify hazards, understand risk reduction measures.

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Topic Six: Cross-Cutting Environmental Issues

  • Content: Examination of pollution, resource depletion, and climate change.

  • Learning Outcomes:

    • Discuss environmental challenges and mitigation strategies.

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Topic Seven: Sustainable Development and Environment

  • Purpose: Shift towards sustainable development principles.

  • Learning Outcomes:

    • Explain sustainable development concepts and constraints.

    • Explore the role of various stakeholders and institutions.