Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
In this module you will learn about the essential contributions of geoscience to the economic, sustainable, environmental and cultural needs of society. It covers the benefits to society of geodiversity and geoconservation, the responsible exploitation of geological resources and the causes and impacts of natural and anthropogenic geological hazards on an increasing global population. The module workshops include practical applications of geoscience and an extended reality (XR) field course examining aspects of geoconservation and communicating geological issues to the public.
Aims
Develop an awareness of the essential contributions of geoscience to the economic, environmental and cultural needs of society.Reflect on the aspects of geoscience that relate to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-20037/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
critically evaluate, communicate effectively and apply awareness of geoscience challenges in resource exploration and exploitation, geohazards, geodiversity management, and their impact on society: 2communicate effectively and apply awareness of the contribution of geoscience towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals: 2assess and communicate effectively geoheritage condition status and develop geoconservation management plans: 1
45 Active learning hours- 29 hours scheduled synchronous class activity (20 lecture; 8 workshop; 1 field)- 16 hours structured engagement with online material 105 hours independent study- 10 research and completion of Sway formative assessment,- 15 research and completion of geoconservation site monitoring form, - 25 research and completion of report- 20 writing up lecture notes - 35 background reading
Description of Module Assessment
1: Audit weighted 40%Geoheritage site documentationGeoheritage site condition monitoring and management plan proforma completion to an authentic professional template (approximately 1500-words equivalent).
2: Report weighted 60%Geoscience and Society ReportReport on the importance of geoscience to three specified UN Sustainable Development Goals (2000 words)