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This course is to enable students to understand the theory and basic principles of sustainability, to grasp the evaluation method of sustainability and to get to know the front issues of international research dynamic. The in-depth case studies will help the students to comprehend the principles and practice of sustainability in some fields.

16 * 2 hour sessions

Entry to Nankai JGS Environmental Scienceprogramme.

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■ Coursework in the form of an essay 4,000 words in length (50% of grade)

■ Oral presentation and answer questions in class (50% of grade)

- To provide students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in the theories and basic principles of sustainability;

- To introduce the main issues of international research in sustainability;

- To develop skills in the evaluation of methods for sustainability;

- To introduce practical applications of the principles and practice of sustainable development.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

- Explain theories of sustainability in environmental management and social development;

- Select appropriate methods to assess the sustainability of regional and social development policies;

- Illustrate the key measures in applying sustainability to a range of situations;

- Analyse the problems of the application of sustainability theories.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.

Attendance at seminars and tutorials is required.