XX20239: Introduction to environmental sciences and sustainability
[Page last updated: 15 October 2020]
 Academic Year: | 2020/1 |
| Owning Department/School: | Programmes in Natural Sciences |
| Credits: | 12 [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 240 |
| Level: | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW40EX60 |
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| Requisites: | You must have A level mathematics plus 1 A level science subject (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications or UG unit) to take this unit |
| Aims: | To provide each student with an opportunity to develop:
* A knowledge base in the core theories, approaches and disciplines used in environmental science and sustainability; * Skills needed to apply the knowledge to solve simple real-world problems. |
| Learning Outcomes: | By the end of the unit you will be able to:
1. Explain a range of concepts and theories from the field of environmental science; 2. Use a range of quantitative techniques to analyse data and make predictions; 3. Discuss different approaches to utilise natural resources in a sustainable manner; 4. Describe and analyse economic considerations, environmental law and ethics on environmental and sustainable problems; 5. Apply knowledge and skills to propose solutions to real world environmental or sustainability problems. |
| Skills: | Problem solving (T/F/A), Quantitative and mathematical skills (T/F/A), Communication skills (F/A). |
| Content: | Environmental history and the Anthropocene
Ecosystems and biodiversity The hydrosphere The Gaia hypothesis Atmospheric dynamics and chemistry Energy flow, requirements, generation and supply systems Environmental indicators and ecological footprints Environmental modelling and statistical methods Environmental ethics and law Environmental economics IPAT and the modernisation cycle Sustainability and the climate problem Evidence-based environmentalism and sustainability. |
| Programme availability: |
XX20239 is a Generally Available Unit which is available to all students of the University (subject to the usual constraints) to take either as a Director of Studies approved option within their programme of study or as an 'extra' unit which does not count towards a final award.
XX20239 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Programmes in Natural Sciences
XX20239 is Optional on the following programmes:Programmes in Natural Sciences
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