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Módulo I. Factores determinantes de la problemática socioambiental: causas y consecuencias de la crisis

Conocerás los principales factores causales de la problemática socioambiental a escala global, así como el grado de modificación que las actividades humanas han provocado en las condiciones planetarias, y el surgimiento del concepto de sustentabilidad como respuesta a esta problemática.

Módulo II. Grandes crisis y desafíos socioambientales

Conocerás las principales crisis globales que amenazan nuestro bienestar y supervivencia, reconocerás la interconexión entre ellas, sus causas y consecuencias sociales, ambientales y económicas, comprendiendo la urgencia de impulsar cambios en la relación sociedad-naturaleza.

Módulo III. La Sustentabilidad

Revisarás a profundidad el origen y evolución del concepto de sustentabilidad, así como los principales elementos teóricos y epistemológicos de las ciencias de la sustentabilidad, incorporando la necesidad de utilizar el pensamiento sistémico para el análisis de los problemas socioambientales.

Módulo IV. Ejemplos: asentamientos humanos y agricultura y agro-industralización

Verás reflejados en ejemplos concretos algunos de los conceptos revisados en el módulo anterior, con la finalidad de lograr una mejor comprensión de éstos y familiarizarse con su aplicación en diferentes contextos.

Modulo V. La construcción de la sustentabilidad

Conocerás algunos de los esfuerzos emprendidos a diferentes escalas y desde diferentes espacios para avanzar hacia la construcción de la sustentabilidad, identificarás la importancia de la cooperación y el trabajo colectivo, así como algunos ámbitos en los que su participación y sus esfuerzos individuales pueden ayudar en este proceso crucial.

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Know what's good

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Explora la sustentabilidad a lo largo de su historia, lo que es habitual en la industria

Enseña el concepto de sustentabilidad, ayudando a los estudiantes a comprender un tema actual

Desarrolla el pensamiento sistémico, una habilidad fundamental para abordar problemas socioambientales

Proporciona una visión general de los desafíos de la sustentabilidad, lo que es muy relevante para la sociedad actual

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Create a system for organizing notes, assignments, and other course materials.
Summarize and condense key concepts from each module or lesson.
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Read 'Silent Spring' by Rachel Carson

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Introduces foundational concepts in environmentalism and its impact on society.

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Read the book and take notes on key ideas and arguments.
Engage in discussions or write a brief summary to reflect on the book's relevance.

Revise Basic Concepts in Ecology

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Refreshes essential ecological principles that provide context for in-course studies.

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Review key concepts such as food webs, biogeochemical cycles, and population dynamics.
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Complete a series of guided exercises involving data manipulation, visualization, and statistical analysis.
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Host a Study Group on Global Environmental Policies

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Organize a group of peers to meet regularly for study sessions.
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Explore Case Studies on Sustainable Development

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Research and gather data on a specific environmental issue.
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