Scientific knowledge and understanding of the global environmental issues, including theories, policies and strategies for the management of environment in a sustainable manner. Description of Natural resources, and the major challenges such as pollution and climate change. Review of the earth climate history with emphasis on present global warming and future challenges.

Climate system, climate change and global warming; Historical climate change, politics, economy, and society; Global carbon cycle; Greenhouse gases, radiative forcing, and climate sensitivity; Sources of greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon footprint; Climate change models and scenarios; Impacts of climate change and associated vulnerability; Challenges associated with ) climate change; Adaptation and mitigation of climate change.

An introduction to the principles of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) and an overview of its development and legislative context. Includes a step-by-step discussion of the EIA process and examines the current practices on both local and international levels.