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Lecturer(s)
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Nováček Pavel, doc. RNDr. CSc.
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Mesík Juraj, MUDr.
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Šafaříková Simona, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction - the history of human colonisation of the Earth Human population trends from the 19th century Food production and its limits The Big Regulator - epidemies and humankind Water - the key determinant of agricultural production Drought, soil degradation and desertification Energy Limits of other sources - metals, uranium... Climate changes 2030: the Perfect Storm?
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to introduce students into main global challenges in the context of historical development as well as future trends.
Upon completion of the course students should be able to formulate, analyse and debale global challenges
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam, Essay, Student performance
exam in English language, covering the lectures and required reading.
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Recommended literature
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Barry, J. M. (2005). The Great influenza: The story of the deadliest pandemic in history.
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Diamond, J. (2000). Osudy lidských společností. Columbus, Praha 2000.. Praha: Columbus.
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Fagan B. (2004). The Long Summer: How Climate Changed Civilization.
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Glenn J.C., Gordon T.J. (2007). 2007 State of The Future. Washington, D.C., World Federation of United Nation Associations and American Council for the UNU.
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Hansen, J. (2009). Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity.
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Heinberg, R. (2007). Peak Everything: Waking Up to the Century of Decline in Earth's Resources.
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Mack, T.C. (ed.). (2007). Hopes and Vision for the 21st Century. Bethesda, Maryland: World Future Society.
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