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School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
ESC-40030 Case Studies in Sustainability  
Co-ordinator: Dr Sharon George    Room: WSF13A, Tel:33986  
Teaching Team: Mr David  Emley, Mrs Stephanie  Everill, Mrs Emma  Harvey, Mrs Karen  Babb, Dr Sharon  George, Dr Joanna  Wright, Ms Clare  Sillitto  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 4 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Barred Combinations

None

Prerequisites

None additional to the programme requirements but students must have obtained at least 60 credits from their first semester modules

Description

The abilities to assimilate data, work as a team and problem solve are fundamental to any career development. In this module you will work as a member of a team to analyse and consider scientific, political, management and ethical issues relating to problems in the environmental sustainability and green technology sectors. This will entail you reviewing several case studies and consulting widely.

Aims

To stimulate a critical awareness of issues relevant to the sustainability agenda


Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of science underpinning the sustainability scenarios covered in the case studies. Will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
Describe the role of policy and political issues in application of the sustainability agenda. Will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
Apply your knowledge to evaluating and interpreting information. Will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Acquire, analyse, synthesise, summarise and present information from a wide range of sources. Will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Demonstrate, develop and sustain flexible approaches to learning and study. Will be achieved by assessments: 2
Take responsibility for your own learning and to reflect upon that learning. Will be achieved by assessments: 2
Demonstrate an awareness of the relevant ethical issues arising from sustainability scenarios. Will be achieved by assessments: 1,3




Study hours

Tutorials 18 hours
Lecture 1 hour
Class test 2 hours
Directed private study 60 hours
Tutorial preparation 36 hours
Independent study 33 hours



Description of Module Assessment

01: Literature Review weighted 50% (min pass mark of 50)
A review of relevant printed and on-line reference material
For the individual case selected the student should compile available printed and on-line reference material and provide a brief appraisal (a few sentences per reference as to why each has been chosen for inclusion)

02: Reflective Analysis weighted 10% (min pass mark of 50)
A 800-1000 word reflective report
A reflective critical report on study skills acquired, contribution to problem based learning, use of resources etc

03: Essay weighted 40% (min pass mark of 50)
A 1500-2000 word essay on a case study relevent to sustainability and green technology



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

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