2019/20 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Environmental Science

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

Normally three A-Levels at grades ABB, including TWO of: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental studies, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, one of which must be Mathematics or a science subject. Excludes General Studies.

- International Baccalaureate: normally 32 points overall, with 16 at the Higher Level.

- Scottish Highers: normally ABBBB.

Other Qualifications (Access to HE Diploma, BTEC etc):
- Please refer to our website http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk
- Or email admissions@see.leeds.ac.uk

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of the Environment

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of the Environment

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies

Programme specification:

WHY?
Understanding of the scientific processes leading to global environmental problems, and of potential sustainable solutions to these problems, requires interdisciplinary analysis of environmental systems and related human impacts. It is vital for improved environmental management that environmental scientists provide clear input from environmental monitoring and from theories and models of environmental change.

WHAT?
This programme is designed to provide flexible opportunities for interdisciplinary investigation of environmental problems affecting different environmental systems both locally and globally. This involves a balance of both theory and practice of environmental science.
This programme is designed to:
- develop a broad understanding of the principles and methods of natural and social sciences as applied to environmental science issues;
- provide opportunities for detailed analysis of contemporary theories of environmental system functioning, and their implications to environmental monitoring frameworks;
- develop research skills to enable acquisition, interpretation and analysis of fieldwork, experimental and theoretical information to applied environmental science problems;
- provide practical problem-solving experience of using environmental monitoring techniques, analysing data and communicating findings in a variety of forms.

HOW?
On completion of the programme students should be able to:
- understand the functioning of terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric environmental systems;
- assess the impact of human interventions on environmental systems in leading to a range of environmental problems;
- display hands-on experience of identifying environmental problems and their causes, to become flexible, competent environmental analysts and decision-makers;
- undertake individual research on an environmental problem and contribute to in-depth analysis of an environmental issue.
In addition, students should be able to demonstrate a broad range of transferable graduate key skills including: intellectual; practical, laboratory and fieldwork; communication; numeracy and C⁢ interpersonal/teamwork; self management and professional development.

WHO?
The programme is suitable for students with a background in any scientific disciplines including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Maths, and/or Physics. An interest in environmental issues and a desire to improve knowledge of global environments is paramount.
Graduates of the programme are well suited to careers with public or private environmental organisations, in the wider graduate employment market and for further research or academic study in a range of affiliated environmental disciplines.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules.

Optional modules:

- Candidates who DO NOT have A level Maths grade A-C (or equivalent) are required to register for SOEE1481. Those DO who have A level Maths grade A-C are not permitted to register for SOEE1481.
- Candidates who DO NOT have A level Physics grade A-C (or equivalent) are required to register for SOEE1541. Those DO who have A level Physics grade A-C are not permitted to register for SOEE1541.
- Candidates who DO NOT have A level Chemistry grade A-C (or equivalent) are required to register for SOEE1135. Those DO who have A level Chemistry grade A-C are not permitted to register for SOEE1135.
- Candidates who DO who have A level Maths grade A-C are not permitted to register for SOEE1486.
- SOEE1481, SOEE1541 and SOEE1541 are Pass for Progression

Candidates not required to take some or all of SOEE1481, SOEE1541 and SOEE1135 should choose from the following options and/or Discovery modules to make their credits up to 120.

Students with Pure or Further Maths at A level will need to discuss enrolment onto SOEE1302 and should consult the Programme and Module Leaders for advice.

Discovery modules:

Candidates can select from the optional modules or Discovery modules to make up their credits for the year to 120.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will then be required to study 3 x 20 credit blocks from the 5 subject pathways below:
1. 'Earth' Pathway
2. 'Atmosphere' Pathway
3. 'Water' Pathway
4. 'Bio' Pathway
5. 'Environmental Management' Pathway.

'Skills' modules:
Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the first block of 'Skills' modules

Students are not permitted to take SOEE1302 (formerly SOEE1301) if they have already studied this in year 1. Students with Pure or Further Maths at A Level may be excluded from taking SOEE1302 depending on units studied and should consult the Programme and Module Leaders for advice.

1. 'Earth' Pathway:

2. 'Atmosphere' Pathway:

3. 'Water' Pathway:

4. 'Bio' Pathway:

5. 'Environmental Management' Pathway:

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10 credits of Discovery modules.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will then be required to study 2 x 30 credit blocks from the 5 subject pathways below:
1. 'Earth' Pathway
2. 'Atmosphere' Pathway
3. 'Water' Pathway
4. 'Bio' Pathway
5. 'Environmental Management' Pathway.

'Skills' modules:
Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the first block of 'Skills' modules.
Students on the 'Environmental Management' pathway cannot take SOEE3190 Earth Observations from Space

The fieldtrips for SOEE3291 and SOEE3690 both take place in the September preceding the start of the academic year.

1. 'Earth' Pathway:

2. 'Atmosphere' Pathway:

3. 'Water' Pathway:

4. 'Bio' Pathway:

5. 'Environmental Management' Pathway:

Discovery modules:

Last updated: 24/09/2019

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