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ESC-40047 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 27 April 2024

ESC-40047 - Green IT
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Lecture Time:
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Basic IT skills (such as use of email, web browsers and office tools)


Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will enable students to gain an understanding of the sustainability challenges facing the IT industry and of the strategies and techniques that are available to address these challenges. It will also cover ways in which IT can enhance sustainability in other sectors (e.g. through the use of simulation and modelling software and IT tools such as video conferencing).

Aims
This module addresses the impact of IT on the environment and provides a range of strategies and techniques for reducing that impact.
It also addresses the utilisation of IT in support of sustainability in other sectors and identifies opportunities for extending such use.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically evaluate the appropriateness of strategies and techniques for improving IT sustainability: 2
communicate evidence and conclusions relating to contemporary green IT questions using a range of media: 1
critically evaluate strategies and techniques by which IT can enable sustainability in other sectors: 2

Study hours

Active learning hours:
synchronous 9 x 2 hour lectures
10 x 1 hour tutorials and practicals
Synchronous - 20 hours tutorial and practical preparation via online lectures, and on-demand tutorial support
Independent learning hours: 50 hours coursework preparation and 52 hours personal study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

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: 27 April 2024