2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE2031 Career Development and Planning
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Colin Pitts
Email: c.s.pitts@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2011/12
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students will be able to place their professional skills development in the context of lifelong learning their personal career progression.Students will be introduced to the diversity of careers available in the environment industry and will be made aware of how to evaluate their own skills (generic and specific) and abilities for employment purposes.
Skills outcomes
The module places considerable emphasis on:
- identifying individual and collective goals and responsibilities and performing in a manner appropriate to these roles;
- evaluating performance as an individual and a team member;
- identifying and working towards targets for personal, academic and career development.
The module places moderate emphasis on:
- communicating appropriately to a variety of audiences in written, verbal and graphical form;
- recognising and respecting the views and opinions of other team members;
- developing the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (eg working independently, time management and organisation skills);
- developing an adaptable and flexible approach to study and work.
The module places some emphasis on:
- using the Internet critically as a means of communication and a source of information.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to the module and teamwork skills
2. A teamwork based decision making case study
3. J2CO Case Study (Applications and interview techniques)
4. Skills competition
5. External speakers which may include: Environment Agency; Environmental Consultants; Researchers; Local Authorities
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Workshop | 1 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Workshop | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Lecture | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 75.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
45 hours: workshop preparation30 hours: coursework critique
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Feedback is provided throughout the module on formative and summative assessment exercises.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Peer-assessed application form and interview performance | 10.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Skills competition (questions and answers) | 20.00 |
| In-course Assessment | 1,000 word critique and action plan | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 10/02/2012
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