School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
ESC-20032 Environmental Analytical Methods  
Co-ordinator: Dr Sami Ullah    Room: N/A, Tel:33987  
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Level: 2 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for
Environment and Sustainability Single Honours (Level 2)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
Successful completion of CHE-10044
Barred Combinations
None
Description

This module provides students with training in the analytical techniques applicable to the environmental scientist, and the experience to further develop skills in data analysis and interpretation, and research design. These skills are all essential skills sought by employers in environmental industries.
Aims
To enable students to gain an understanding and technical appreciation of the process and application of a range of analytical techniques relevant to the analysis of the composition of different environmental media (including soil, water and vegetation), in addition to experience in the manipulation, analysis and interpretation of environmental data sets, and the design of research projects in environmental science.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge, understanding and technical appreciation of the process and application of a range of analytical techniques relevant to the analysis of the composition of different environmental media (including soil, water and vegetation).
Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data sets relating to an area of environmental science.
Ability to design an achievable piece of research applicable to the field of environmental science, showing an ability to synthesize and interrogate the research literature and evaluate and select appropriate techniques.
Study hours
20 hours lectures
30 hours practical sessions
50 hours guided independent study and class test preparation
50 hours coursework preparation
Description of Module Assessment
001: Portfolio weighted 50%
Portfolio

A portfolio of short assessments relating to the practical activities associated with individual topics covered throughout the module
001: Portfolio weighted 50%
Portfolio
002: Research Proposal weighted 20% (min pass mark of 40)
Research proposal
003: Class Test weighted 30%
Class test
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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