ESC-10041: People and the Environment

To enable students to develop an understanding and appreciation of a range of environmental issues and different approaches to tackling these issues, in particular addressing questions of how we use the environment as a resource, the impacts we have on the environment, environmental hazards, and how we can try and manage our impact on the environment.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the way in which people interact with their environment and the approaches to dealing with environmental problems. will be achieved by assessments: 1-4
Demonstrate ability to gather and synthesize information and use this to discuss in written form a variety of environmental issues. will be achieved by assessments: 3, 4
Demonstrate understanding of the complementary nature of physical science and social science approaches to tackling environmental issues. will be achieved by assessments: 3, 4
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between $ùhard scientific facts&© and the contested nature of their interpretation in the environmental context. will be achieved by assessments: 3, 4

Study hours

20 hours lectures
40 hours lecture preparation
20 hours class test preparation
30 hours exam preparation
40 hours coursework preparation

Description of Module Assessment

01: Class Test weighted 10%

Short answer test

02: Class Test weighted 10%

Short answer test

03: Essay weighted 30% (min pass mark of 25)

2000 word essay plus references, based around case studies covered in course

04: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 50%

2 hour unseen examination

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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