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1. Environmental Science  :https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/courses/110231/environmental-science
2. Earth System Science
https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/courses/110217/earth-system-science
3. Energy and Resource Management  :
https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/courses/110222/energy-and-resource-management

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Admission requirements
Required course(s):
None

Description

This is an introduction to the field of Environmental Science, with a focus on Ecosystems and Biodiversity. We will focus on how human disturbances affect individuals, populations, and communities. We will also learn which mechanisms organisms have developed to deal with these stressors.

In addition, we will discuss the key methods which are available to study environmental impacts (e.g. field, modelling and lab studies), to better understand the advantages and disadvantages of these tools when assessing environmental impacts.

Students will develop a population model, and use the model to assess impacts of anthropogenic stressors in the population of animals. Students will also conduct a group research project, which includes basic study design and data collection. This way students gain theoretical insights in the classroom, and can also apply this knowledge during a research project.

Course Objectives

Skills:

Develop a basic population model, and discuss strengths and shortcomings of the model;

Conduct a group project, write a report and present the outcomes of a real world case study.

Knowledge:

Discuss and define important concepts in the field of environmental science;

Briefly describe major environmental processes related biodiversity, and how these processes can be affected by human activity;

List and discuss human impacts on the environment, and describe how organisms and ecosystems can be affected by these impacts;

Describe and discuss different methods used in environmental science to determine impacts.

Timetable

Timetables for courses offered at Leiden University College in 2021-2022 will be published on this page of the e-Prospectus.

Mode of instruction

The main mode of instruction will centre around lectures and discussions on current topics on environmental sciences. In addition, students are required to complete individual and group assignments. To facilitate completion of these assignments, there will be some time set aside during lectures to discuss and work on assignments (the remainder of the work is conducted outside class hours). Attendance is compulsory for students.

Assessment Method

Individual assignment: Population Model 40%
Group project: field work 25%
Individual assignment: Final exam: 25%
Class participation: 10%

Reading list

Will be made available prior to the start of the class.

Registration

Courses offered at Leiden University College (LUC) are usually only open to LUC students and LUC exchange students. Leiden University students who participate in one of the university's Honours tracks or programmes may register for one LUC course, if availability permits. Registration is coordinated by the Education Coordinator, course.administration@luc.leidenuniv.nl.

Contact

Dr. Thijs Bosker, t.bosker@luc.leidenuniv.nl
Dr. Alexander van Oudenhoven, a.p.e.van.oudenhoven@cml.leidenuniv.nl

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Required course(s): None This is an introduction to the field of Environmental Science, with a focus on Ecosystems and Biodiversity. We will focus on how human disturbances affect individuals, populations, and communities. We will also learn which mechanisms organisms have developed to deal with these stressors.

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https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/binaries/content/assets/governance-and-global-affairs/luc/course-administration/2021-2022/grids/ees_2122_v2.pdf

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LUC Major Earth, Energy and Sustainability

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LUC Major Earth, Energy and Sustainability

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https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/studies/8910/earth-energy-sustainability-luc#tab-1
voir les cours 100, 200 et 300

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Major information: Link
Major overview: Link
Major requirements:

15 EC: Compulsory 100-level courses, namely Environmental Science, Earth System Science and Energy & Resource Management

20 EC: Complete two of the following three tracks: Ecosystem Health, Earth System Science, Energy and Natural Resources tracks (at least one class at 100, 200, and 300-level per track)

20 EC: Methodology courses, namely Quantitative Research Methods, Research Design in EES, and two other methodology courses (at 200-level or 300-level)

20 EC: Additional courses tagged with EES, which can include additional method courses

NOTE: make sure to have at least 4 courses at the 300-level, which can include (300-level) method courses

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Major information: Link Major overview: Link Major requirements: 15 EC: Compulsory 100-level courses, namely Environmental Science, Earth System Science and Energy & Resource Management 20 EC: Complete two of the following three tracks: Ecosystem Health, Earth System Science, Energy and Natural Resources tracks (at least one class at 100, 200,

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- Gymnastic competition

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Clubs
Children

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I almost died when I was 1 week-old
I had my ears glued back when I was 11
My first pyjama party

I surf in 4 continents

I've seen Bisons sitting on a roof of a campervan (in Yellowstone)

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My ambition is to have positive impact of the world, inparticular regarding sustainibility and I would like to do it in an international setting.

What benefits from LUC course?
Solid academic background
Transversal approach to the topic
Opportunity to work with a diverse group of people

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COP26 and COP26 of EIB
Sustainability
Representative of Ethiopia
Poverty and Economic Development
Wars between countries, sometimes about natural resources
Inequalities within countries and betwwen development and others countries

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OPen-minded country
At the forefront in terms of sustainability science
La Hague : great city with a lot of important institution
AUC : AMsterdam, great city, cultural..

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Small group
Tutor
ON site housing

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Great and large panel of courses. Theme : Earth, Climate and Sustainability
Building my own study plan

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Passionate about the 4 global challenges

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Passionate about the 4 global challenges

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Sustainability+ DIversity : part of the Gender and S. Alliance at school.

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HOw to be think critically, know how to analyse, + transversal skills such as Statitics
And i think, that a libéral art a'd science programme can realllt developed our capaxites to thon criticallyand with an interdisciplinarité vision.

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that thd world probleme aee non going to be resolved with one way. For climat changé, for exemple, de can think abou thescience behind it,but alors tye impact on population, thé lomink to mondialisation…

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Specialty in Maths and Physics/Chemistry + Specialty in Economics and Social Science +
European "Mention"
=> I will benefit for the program because it will give me the opportunity of discovering and deciding in whici direction to specialise.
Find what i am passionate and good at.

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Dedicated/autonomous and self-motivated/hardworkin
POsitive
Curious, open-minded and listen
A team-member
Self-reliant and problem-solver

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Surfing
Gymnastic for last 10 YEARS

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Personal habits : vegetarian, buy clothes in thrift shops
Sustainabile Deve Group
Internship @racing for Ocean

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Schools (bilingual schools)
Travel

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LUC : Curious, critical and involved in the world around you?

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LUC : Curious, critical and involved in the world around you?

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- Academic: learn how to think and write in a more structured way, be clearer in expressing my ideas
- be away from home, on my own (exciting too) after 2 years where we were altogether all the time
- the diferent rythm and ways of working (compared to a tradicitional fully packed week at my secondary school).

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Determined/Dedicated/Autonomous/Self-motivated : When i have something in mind, I go for it and create the conditions for it to happen (I am organised)

POsitive  : looking at the glass half-full, trying to make the most of any situation; usually smiling
Curious and open minded and listen well :i like to meet new people, travel (could much in the last 2 years), i like to see the different aspects of things

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Since 2019
This year, in charge of the Social Media account (instagram : lin)
Health and Well-being questionnaire

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2 years
from 3 to 12 years-old

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From 2012 to Today
Competition
Team
4 hours/week + competition on some week-ends

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Finish this sentence (you can be as creative as you like):LUC would be surprised to know that I ...

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Finish this sentence (you can be as creative as you like):LUC would be surprised to know that I ...

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What attracts you to the LUC Campus and LUC community and how will you contribute?

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What attracts you to the LUC Campus and LUC community and how will you contribute?

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What lessons of your most important learning experience will you take with you to LUC?

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What lessons of your most important learning experience will you take with you to LUC?

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What is your dream for the future and how will your 3 years at LUC help you achieve it?

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What is your dream for the future and how will your 3 years at LUC help you achieve it?

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Which first year elective course within your selected major appeals to you most and why?

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Which first year elective course within your selected major appeals to you most and why?

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Which LUC major do you intend to take and why?

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Which LUC major do you intend to take and why?

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Can you explain how the LUC's Global Challenges connect to a current issue of the 21st century?

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Can you explain how the LUC's Global Challenges connect to a current issue of the 21st century?

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Sustainability : climate change and loss of biodiversity are multi-dimensional issues "wicked problems" = scientifics, economics, impact on poverty and well-being of population, wars (war about water or other resources...)

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Wh y do you want to study at LUC The Hague in particular?

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Wh y do you want to study at LUC The Hague in particular?

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Why do you choose a Liberal Arts and Sciences programme and can you give and example of how  such a programme benefits you?

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Why do you choose a Liberal Arts and Sciences programme and can you give and example of how  such a programme benefits you?

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Imagine you meet the Admission Committe. HOw do you introduce yourself and what would you like them to know about you.?

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Imagine you meet the Admission Committe. HOw do you introduce yourself and what would you like them to know about you.?

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- Préparing students for the 21st century, complexity, interdisciplinary
- Excellence individually and collectively => high level ofor myself and ability to work in teams and to reach collective performance
- Diversity and respect for the others :very important to me, part of the GSA group at my high school
- Global perspective (international lycee, something to improve, Global specilities maths, pc and Economics) _ looking for the international, diverse dimension

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how you relate to what AUC is looking for : strengths, challegnes/ weaknesses (and how coming to AUC will help), alignment with values

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how you relate to what AUC is looking for : strengths, challegnes/ weaknesses (and how coming to AUC will help), alignment with values

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AUC : "meant for talented and ambitious sudents who identify with AUC values"

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AUC : "meant for talented and ambitious sudents who identify with AUC values"

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The reasons why this programs is interesting for you

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The reasons why this programs is interesting for you

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Information about personal background and experience

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Information about personal background and experience

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Les lieux ou j'aimerais vivre/travailler

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Les lieux ou j'aimerais vivre/travailler

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Mon objectif/ambition dans la vie et ma philosophie de vie

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Mon objectif/ambition dans la vie et ma philosophie de vie

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Les manières travailler/étudier que j'apprécie

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Les manières travailler/étudier que j'apprécie

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Les personnes avec qui j'aime travailler/passer du temps

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Les personnes avec qui j'aime travailler/passer du temps