Marine Litter - Raising Awareness to Act
Description
The deposition and accumulation of solid waste in the marine environment – marine litter – is an emerging problem with significant environmental, social and economic impacts. It is estimated that there are millions of tons of garbage in the ocean, and it is imperative to minimize the accumulation of debris.
The course is addressed to everyone that wants to know more about the subject for professional, academic or personal reasons. Throughout the four themes dealt with, the course offers a multidimensional approach to the subject and intends to foster a critical analysis and reflection. It is expected that the mastery of these subjects will stimulate a more informed and conscious action of the participants.
The course is addressed to everyone that wants to know more about the subject for professional, academic or personal reasons. Throughout the four themes dealt with, the course offers a multidimensional approach to the subject and intends to foster a critical analysis and reflection. It is expected that the mastery of these subjects will stimulate a more informed and conscious action of the participants.
Course format
Modular approach, with videos, texts and activities.
Prerequisites
None.
Optional services
This course is offered in 2 modalities: self-paced and with tutorial support.
Information
| Language |
Portuguese |
 Self-paced
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Yes |
| Hours of study | 40 hours |
| Recognition |
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| EQF-Level | EQF level 6 - Bachelor's Degree |
| Accredited | Yes |
 Rights
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Open license: (re-)use it |
 Requirements
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Free admittance |
 Cost
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Free of charge |
 Delivery mode
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Learn anywhere online |
 QA
|
Quality assured |
| Massive | Massive |
| Full Course Experience | Full course experience |
| Provider | OpenupEd |
19-Apr-2022
Marine Litter - Raising Awareness to Act
https://aulaberta.uab.pt/blocks/catalog/detail.php?id=56
The deposition and accumulation of solid waste in the marine environment – marine litter – is an emerging problem with significant environmental, social and economic impacts. It is estimated that there are millions of tons of garbage in the ocean, and it is imperative to minimize the accumulation of debris.
The course is addressed to everyone that wants to know more about the subject for professional, academic or personal reasons. Throughout the four themes dealt with, the course offers a multidimensional approach to the subject and intends to foster a critical analysis and reflection. It is expected that the mastery of these subjects will stimulate a more informed and conscious action of the participants.
The course is addressed to everyone that wants to know more about the subject for professional, academic or personal reasons. Throughout the four themes dealt with, the course offers a multidimensional approach to the subject and intends to foster a critical analysis and reflection. It is expected that the mastery of these subjects will stimulate a more informed and conscious action of the participants.
Portuguese
Self-paced
0
40
Universidade Aberta
http://eco.imooc.uab.pt/elgg/
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- Formal certificate available
Modular approach, with videos, texts and activities.
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EQF level 6 - Bachelor's Degree
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This course is offered in 2 modalities: self-paced and with tutorial support.
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Universidade Aberta
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
Environmental sciences
2022-04-19 13:32:00
Português
Lixo marinho – consciencializar para atuar
A deposição e acumulação de resíduos sólidos no meio marinho – lixo marinho – é um problema emergente com significativos impactes ambientais, sociais e económicos. Estima-se que existam milhões de toneladas de lixo no oceano, sendo imperativo minimizar a acumulação de detritos.
O curso destina-se a todos aqueles que, por motivos profissionais, académicos ou pessoais, desejam saber mais sobre o assunto. Pretende-se fomentar ao longo de quatro temas uma reflexão e análise crítica sobre a temática do lixo marinho e promover a partilha de opiniões/vivências entre participantes. O domínio destas matérias estimulará uma atuação mais informada e consciente.
O curso destina-se a todos aqueles que, por motivos profissionais, académicos ou pessoais, desejam saber mais sobre o assunto. Pretende-se fomentar ao longo de quatro temas uma reflexão e análise crítica sobre a temática do lixo marinho e promover a partilha de opiniões/vivências entre participantes. O domínio destas matérias estimulará uma atuação mais informada e consciente.
1. Lixo marinho – introdução
2. Impactes - até onde vão as consequências?
3. Realidade mundial e nacional em números e factos
4. Do local ao global, como fazer a diferença?
2. Impactes - até onde vão as consequências?
3. Realidade mundial e nacional em números e factos
4. Do local ao global, como fazer a diferença?
