Module Information
Module Identifier
BRM0710
Module Title
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Academic Year
2012/2013
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 14 Hours. Web based lectures |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 11 x 2 hour sessions |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Oral Presentation | 35% |
| Semester Assessment | 1500 word scoping report | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Essay question exam | 35% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1.5 Hours Supplementary exam | 35% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Continuous Assessment Resubmission of failed course work | 65% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
have a broad knowledge of issues relating man's impact on the planet (both locally and at a global scale)
be aware of environmental responsibility (legislation)
be able to provide solutions to improve environmental efficiency at a local level (particularly in the business environment).
be able to deal with carbon budgets, realise environmental responsibility and provide ways to reduce and offset carbon emissions.
be confident in the communication of scientific issues with accuracy and clarity, both orally and in writing.
Aims
The module covers climate change, pollution, health and natural resource exploitation. Scenarios and solutions are presented at the individual, societal and global levels, ranging from changes in behaviour to alternative energy use. Practical advice is provided to encourage environmental efficiency in the home and work-place. The module therefore provides excellent vocational skills which bridge the important gap between theory and practice in the environmental sciences.
The module ethos demands that it is taught in an environmentally efficient way. Lectures are provided on disk and the materials include lecture self-learning scripts. The students use this structure and in the past have delivered the lectures provided to the group themselves. Lecture-linked workshops and tutorials allow students to discuss and synthesise the material conveyed in the lectures. The module also includes an oral presentation based on a range of case studies. Through lecture materials explaining the underlying scientific principles and through interactive workshops, students will learn how to evaluate and integrate evidence derived from various experimental and analytical approaches. In addition to introducing students to a range of scientific issues, this module will provide students with enhanced confidence in the balanced and accurate communication of scientific issues.
The module ethos demands that it is taught in an environmentally efficient way. Lectures are provided on disk and the materials include lecture self-learning scripts. The students use this structure and in the past have delivered the lectures provided to the group themselves. Lecture-linked workshops and tutorials allow students to discuss and synthesise the material conveyed in the lectures. The module also includes an oral presentation based on a range of case studies. Through lecture materials explaining the underlying scientific principles and through interactive workshops, students will learn how to evaluate and integrate evidence derived from various experimental and analytical approaches. In addition to introducing students to a range of scientific issues, this module will provide students with enhanced confidence in the balanced and accurate communication of scientific issues.
Brief description
The module covers climate change, pollution, health and natural resource exploitation. Scenarios and solutions are presented at the individual, societal and global levels, ranging from changes in behaviour to alternative energy use. Practical advice is provided to encourage environmental efficiency in the home and work-place. The module therefore provides excellent vocational skills which bridge the important gap between theory and practice in the environmental sciences.
The module ethos demands that it is taught in an environmentally efficient way. Lectures are provided on disk and the materials include lecture self-learning scripts. The students use this structure and in the past have delivered the lectures provided to the group themselves. Lecture-linked workshops and tutorials allow students to discuss and synthesise the material conveyed in the lectures. The module also includes an oral presentation based on a range of case studies. Through lecture materials explaining the underlying scientific principles and through interactive workshops, students will learn how to evaluate and integrate evidence derived from various experimental and analytical approaches. In addition to introducing students to a range of scientific issues, this module will provide students with enhanced confidence in the balanced and accurate communication of scientific issues.
The module ethos demands that it is taught in an environmentally efficient way. Lectures are provided on disk and the materials include lecture self-learning scripts. The students use this structure and in the past have delivered the lectures provided to the group themselves. Lecture-linked workshops and tutorials allow students to discuss and synthesise the material conveyed in the lectures. The module also includes an oral presentation based on a range of case studies. Through lecture materials explaining the underlying scientific principles and through interactive workshops, students will learn how to evaluate and integrate evidence derived from various experimental and analytical approaches. In addition to introducing students to a range of scientific issues, this module will provide students with enhanced confidence in the balanced and accurate communication of scientific issues.
Content
The module covers climate change, pollution, health and natural resource exploitation. Scenarios and solutions are presented at the individual, societal and global levels, ranging from changes in behaviour to alternative energy use. Practical advice is provided to encourage environmental efficiency in the home and work-place. The module therefore provides excellent vocational skills which bridge the important gap between theory and practice in the environmental sciences.
The module ethos demands that it is taught in an environmentally efficient way. Lectures are provided on disk and the materials include lecture self-learning scripts. The students use this structure and in the past have delivered the lectures provided to the group themselves. Lecture-linked workshops and tutorials allow students to discuss and synthesise the material conveyed in the lectures. The module also includes an oral presentation based on a range of case studies. Through lecture materials explaining the underlying scientific principles and through interactive workshops, students will learn how to evaluate and integrate evidence derived from various experimental and analytical approaches. In addition to introducing students to a range of scientific issues, this module will provide students with enhanced confidence in the balanced and accurate communication of scientific issues.
The module ethos demands that it is taught in an environmentally efficient way. Lectures are provided on disk and the materials include lecture self-learning scripts. The students use this structure and in the past have delivered the lectures provided to the group themselves. Lecture-linked workshops and tutorials allow students to discuss and synthesise the material conveyed in the lectures. The module also includes an oral presentation based on a range of case studies. Through lecture materials explaining the underlying scientific principles and through interactive workshops, students will learn how to evaluate and integrate evidence derived from various experimental and analytical approaches. In addition to introducing students to a range of scientific issues, this module will provide students with enhanced confidence in the balanced and accurate communication of scientific issues.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7