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ESC-40034 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 10 July 2023

ESC-40034 - An Introduction to Sustainable Technologies
Coordinator: Sharon George Room: WSF13A Tel: +44 1782 7 33986
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This is a core module for the MSc Environmental Sustainability and Green technology programme. It aims to provide background knowledge for students from all entry disciplines of what it is important to know about new energy technologies and also technologies for capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Students can then move on to their module options with a good base of understanding to inform the rest of their learning.

Aims
To provide students with an overview of key concepts, debates, processes and discourses with regards to the main clean and sustainable technologies. In addition, students will gain a good general understanding across the field of sustainability science and green technology development, which will prepare them to specialise in greater depth in one or more areas in their research project, ESC-40029.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-40034/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate, critically evaluate and apply informed knowledge of challenges in the development and exploitation of sustainable technologies including their advantages and disadvantages and the contribution they can make to energy supply and security, carbon reduction, maintaining a diverse environment: 1
Demonstrate, critically evaluate, contextualise knowledge of the scientific, economic and political dimensions of renewable technologies and the contribution they might make in the UK, Europe and internationally: 1
Critically evaluate, prioritise and articulate relevant developments from the fields of renewable energy development and sustainable development research literature: 1
Develop and use suitable communication methods to deliver an effective and detailed presentation on a sustainability issue to a given target audience : 2
lead and facilitate discussion: 2

Study hours

Seminars and guest lectures 24 hours
Independent study hours:
Presentation session and presentation preparation 32 hours
Independent reading, guided reading and exam revision 94 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 70%
3,000 word essay
3,000 word essay on a topic related to the module from a choice of 5 titles provided at the start of the module.

2: Presentation weighted 30%
15 min presentation on a module topic
Students will submit a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation on a relevant module lecture topic followed by 5 minutes leading discussion and questions with peers and staff. In particular students will assimilate and evaluate large amounts of information to deliver a condensed, clear and considered overview of a complex topic.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 10 July 2023