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               Medium of Instruction:
               English

               Transferable Skills:
               -

               Humanity Skill:
               EM3, LS3

               References:
                   1.  Becker,  C.  (2012).  Sustainability  ethics  and  sustainability  research.  Springer  Science  &
                       Business Media.
                   2.  Mazur, Dennis John.2007.Evaluating the Science and Ethics of Research on Humans: A Guide
                       for IRB.Members.Johns Hopkins University Press.
                   3.  Pandza,  K.  And  Ellwood,  P.  2013.  Strategic  and  ethical  foundations  for  responsible
                       innovation. Research Policy 42: 1112-1125.



               SQE7007 Philosophy of Sustainability Science

               The course deals with various philosophical thoughts and its relevance and application to research
               activities in Sustainability Science. Among topics that will be discussed are: History of Sustainability
               Thoughts  and  Ideas;  Sustainability  or  Sustainable  Development;  Principles  of  Sustainability;
               Environmental Worldview and Sustainability; Human, Sustainable Society and Civilization; and Role
               of Values in Sustainability.

               Assessment Methods:
               Continuous Assessment 60%
               Final Examination 40%

               Medium of Instruction:
               English

               Transferable Skills:
               -

               Humanity Skill:
               CS4, CT4

               References:
                   1.  Dresner, Simon (2008). The Principles of Sustainability, 2nd ed. Earthscan:  London.
                   2.  Miller, G. Tyler (2007) Living in the Environment, 15th ed. Brooks/Cole: Carlifornia.
                   3.  Larson,  Brendon  (2011)  Metaphors  for  Environmental  Sustainability:  Redefining  Our
                       Relationship with Nature, Yale University Press: New Haven.



               SQE7008 Socio-Legal of Sustainability Science
               This course provides students with concept and relevance of socio-legal approach in sustainability
               science. Based on various case studies, students will learn the skills and ability in understanding the
               social reality and law practiced in the context of sustainable development in developing countries.


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