Environmental Science

Undergraduate Studies

B.Sc. Environmental Science

The Environmental Science B.Sc. at Perrotis College aims to give students:

knowledge in environmental science and an appreciation of how this multidisciplinary knowledge can be used to understand contemporary issues
understanding of the continuously changing dynamics of three interacting systems: the geosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere
appreciation of the complex interactions, involving multiple parallel processes, that continually change environmental systems over a range of timescales
understanding of how environmental science knowledge has evolved over time; is used in a variety of contexts; and influences, and is influenced by, social, economic, cultural and ethical considerations
ability to conduct a variety of field, research and laboratory investigations involving collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and interpretation of evidence
ability to critically evaluate environmental science concepts, interpretations, claims and conclusions with reference to evidence
ability to communicate environmental understanding, findings, arguments and conclusions using appropriate representations, modes and genres
develop wide subject knowledge and understanding, and provide training in discipline skills to enable graduates to pursue further programmes of study or careers in related practice
develop personal transferable skills to enable a significant proportion of graduates to pursue further programmes of study or careers in non-cognate fields.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the Program, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of:

The key areas of Environmental Science, such as Climate Change and Integrated Environmental Impact Analysis.
The techniques used for environmental monitoring.
The use of emerging technologies (remote sensing, drones, sensors and internet of things - IoT) and informatics systems for continuous environmental monitoring.
The physicochemical processes that govern environmental processes.
Quantitative and qualitative approaches to acquiring and interpreting data related to environmental processes.
The methodologies for carrying out environmental risk analysis.
A systems approach to understanding the present and past interactions between the processes operating in the lithosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.
The management of natural and human-induced environmental changes
The socioeconomic framework of environmental pollution.
The interface between environmental science and policy.

Cognitive Skills

On successful completion of the Program, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Conduct appropriate research among the various environmental science domains.
Identify key drivers of environmental pollution in local and region scale problems.
Develop a study design for effecting environmental monitoring and assessment.
Develop the ability to communicate scientific results in various type of audience (scientific, policy makers, relevant stakeholders).

Graduate Attributes

On successful completion graduates should have developed the following set of 8 generic graduate attributes:

Problem Solving and Analytical Ability
Analysing, Synthesising And Summarising Information Critically, Including Prior Research
Inter-personal Skills and Networking
Global Citizenship (Diversity and Sustainability)
Flexibility and Adaptability (Life-long Learning)
Effective Communication
Creative and Innovative Thinking
Multidisciplinary approach

Modules

CURRICULUM

1^st Year
Environment and Climate Change	10credits
Principles of Biology	10credits
Basic Mathematics	10credits
Introductory Composition	10credits
Information System Skills	10credits
English Language I	10credits
Sustainability & Society	10credits
Mediterranean Diet: Science & Culture	10credits
Introduction to Information System	10credits
Introduction to Academic Writing	10credits
Public Speaking & Business Communication	10credits
English Language II	10credits

2^nd Year
Calculus	10credits
Climate Change throughout History	10credits
General Physics	10credits
Principles of Environmental Hydrology	10credits
Learning Methods	20credits
Principles of Ecology	10credits
Environmental Chemistry	10credits
Research Methods and Statistics	10credits
Energy Resources Management	10credits
Environmental Microbiology	10credits
Environmental Soil Science	10credits

3^rd Year
Environmental Technologies	10credits
Environmental Analytical Chemistry	10credits
Environmental Impact Study	10credits
Environmental Monitoring and Risk Assessment	10credits
Atmospheric Science and Air Pollution	10credits
Air, Water and Waste Water Treatment	10credits
Environmental Ethics, Policy and Legislation	10credits
Sustainable Smart Cities and Living Environment	10credits
Sustainable Smart Cities and Living Environment	10credits
Circular Economy	10credits
Marine Biology	10credits
Coastal Management	10credits

4^th Year
GIS in Agriculture & the Environment	10credits
Environmental Toxicology	10credits
Ecological Agriculture	10credits
Waste Management	10credits
Environmental Sustainability and Integrated Systems	10credits
Health Impact and Risk Assessment	10credits
Internship	10credits
Current Issues	10credits
Environmental Field Studies	10credits
Senior Year Thesis	30 credits