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Course Description: Definition of sustainable development (linguistic meaning and scientific concept), stages of development of the concept of sustainable development and its content. Familiarize students with the elements of sustainable development, its negative impacts on environmental development and methods of addressing them. Definition of the social and economic dimensions of sustainable development. Knowledge of sustainability in Islamic culture. Identification of the relationship between remote sensing technology and sustainable development. Identification of the environmental impact assessment method for land use activities, and the design of future land use patterns. Practical applications in the field of sustainable development planning and environmental conservation.
Credits: 2
Objectives of the course :

Educating the student on the concept of sustainable development with its three dimensions, environmental, social, and economic, and developing their existing abilities so that they can formulate appropriate strategies for sustainable development.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 The student will recognize the concept of sustainable environmental development and state its principles. .
1.2 The student identifies the different components of the environment and their relationship to the elements of sustainable development. .
The student lists the economic impacts of sustainable development. .
2.0 Skills
The student analyzes regional experiences in measuring sustainable development and justifies the prevailing economic culture and environmental problems.
2.2 The student explains the environmental impacts of sustainable development.
2.3 The student demonstrates aspects of applying remote sensing in sustainable development.
3.0 Values, autonomy and responsibility
The student commits to integrity and ethics in scientific research in their field of specialization.
The student bears responsibility for continuous self-learning and capacity development.
The student actively participates with peers in solving problems related to sustainable development within research groups.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-26

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