Problem_solving |
The carbon budget web exercise provides students with a spreadsheet to calculate what energy use represents in terms of carbon emissions and the number of trees required to sequester this carbon. Specific materials will be housed in blackboard and general information will be available at www.aber.ac.uk/ensus/
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Research skills |
A workshop will be used to develop concise writing skills, terminology and producing accurate environmental statements.
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Communication |
Workshop activities will develop a high level of communication skills in the students taking this module. Subjects will be discussed in the form of scientific arguments. The module contributors will provide several lines of argument for discussion and the students will be expected to form and defend their views through group discussions. Students will be expected to submit assignments in line with clear submission dates.
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Improving own Learning and Performance |
The module demands self-learning by the student. Students will have to effectively manage information, data and time in order to satisfy the assessment demands.
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Team work |
The students will be involved in discussion groups during the workshop sessions. They will also present a 15-minute oral presentation (including questions). The latter will be managed as conference and students will submit their presentation abstract according to a set deadline. These will be presented as an in-house web based publication.
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Information Technology |
Carbon budget web exercise (see 1 above). |
Application of Number |
Carbon budget web exercise (see 1 above). |
Personal Development and Career planning |
The module provides the students with excellent vocational skills and expertise that is directly relevant to the workplace. This includes environmental efficiency action and knowledge about funding initiatives to promote environmental sustainability. The students will also develop invaluable communication skills applicable to several possible careers within the principality.
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