Environmental Science for Sustainable De

This course provides a rigorous foundation in natural science concepts essential for understanding sustainable development. Students will examine the interactions between human systems and the environment through five core modules: Earth systems science, climate, ecology and biodiversity, water resource management, and public health.

Each module emphasizes key scientific concepts such as uncertainty, predictability, and modeling, and explores both theoretical and applied dimensions. The course highlights the role of natural processes in shaping development outcomes and the co-dependencies between ecological and human systems. Lectures are complemented by recitation sessions that integrate case studies and foster interdisciplinary thinking.

Students will gain the tools to interpret and apply scientific data, understand environmental dynamics, and incorporate scientific reasoning into policy and decision-making. The course is ideal for those pursuing careers in sustainability, environmental policy, development, or international affairs.

No prior science background is required. The course is designed to build scientific literacy for graduate students from diverse academic disciplines.