2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE1460 Environmental Science for Environmental Management
20 creditsClass Size: 90
Module manager: Dr Stephen Whitfield
Email: S.Whitfield@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is mutually exclusive with
| SOEE1010 | Intro to the Environment |
| SOEE1014 | Intro to Environmental Science |
| SOEE1024 | Introduction to Environmental Science (Semester 2) |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:1. Understand the (typically complex) nature of environmental science issues.
2. Understand the science of environmental issues at different spatial levels; local, regional and international.
3. Understand how environmental science can inform an effective approach to environmental management.
4. Effectively interpret and communicate environmental science issues to different interest and users groups, for example, public sector management, policy-makers, business people, consumers etc.
5. Apply the necessary IT and communication skills to communicate environmental sciences issues to non-science interest groups.
6. Apply an adaptable and flexible approach to study and work having developed the skills necessary for group work and independent self-managed learning.
Syllabus
1. Our Environment: An exploration of the evolution of the Earth's environment and of the progressive exploitation of environmental resources by humankind
2. Atmosphere: An introduction to its structure, composition, energy and circulation
3. Hydrosphere: An appreciation of the world's water environment
4. Earth: An understanding of the world's geological structure and composition
5. Biosphere: An introduction to the rich diversity of life on Earth: its composition, evolution and interrelationships
6. IT related skills: an introduction to the relevant IT/multi-media software and hardware required to complete module assessment
7. Library Skills
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Computer Class | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Seminar | 7 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| Private study hours | 175.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
10 hours: completion of computer-based MCQ test22 hours: 2 hours per week engagement with purpose-built Multimedia courseware covering units 1-5 listed in the syllabus;
22 hours: 2 hours per week related reading and consolidation
40 hours: poster preparation
40 hours: presentation preparation
40 hours: final assignment preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Formative feedback will be provided during workshops. Self-administered computer based MCQ tests on each of the units, with diagnostic feedback; bulletin board; individual advisory sessions as required.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Poster Presentation | Group posters (2 posters presented in workshops targeted to different audiences e.g. policy makers, academics, business managers etc.) | 25.00 |
| Oral Presentation | Group presentation (2 presentations in workshops targeted to different audiences e.g. policy makers, academics, business managers etc.) | 25.00 |
| Computer Exercise | Computer-based test (MCQ - PFP) | 10.00 |
| Essay | Scientific essay (1,500 words) drawing on lecture, computer learning and workshop experiences | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
The online MCQ test is a pass-to-progress component of this module. Students must pass (minimum score of 40%) in order to complete the requirements for this module
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 25/07/2016
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