Geographical Sciences and technologies for environment and health

During the course, students will learn the spatial and temporal interplay of factors that have contributed to the current pattern of social, political, economic and territorial relations; they will understand the territorial pattern of the main sectors of the economy, and the linked most important processes of integration between countries and regions of the world and the striking differentiations of economic development. At the end of the course, students acquire competences aimed at contextualizing and explaining the social, political and economic aspects that characterize the various territorial contexts, carrying out detailed analyzes at the local level and recognizing problems, resources and possible threats. At the same time, students learn to reflect on the indicators of socio-economic development and on the possible environmental impacts that derive from incorrect actions on a global scale.