MEnv, BSc Meteorology and Climate Science (International)
Year 3
(Award available for year: Bachelor of Science)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:- demonstrate coherent and detailed knowledge of a range of complex atmospheric issues, some of which will draw on latest scientific research results- appreciate the complex interaction between chemical and physical drivers and be able to make predictions of behaviour- appreciate the limits of current understanding and the requirements to remove existing ambiguities- demonstrate a knowledge of specific examples of human effects on the atmosphere and the opportunities for remediation or adaptation- use subject specific knowledge and key skills to be able to define important avenues for future research. Various modules will provide exposure to academics' research interests. Modules will teach theory that underlies key research disciplines in environmental science, and in a number of modules there will be integration of real research;- interpretation of theory and data is at a level in keeping with a basic practicing environmental scientist practitioner/researcher- opportunity to study in-depth on certain agreed special topics at a basic researcher level with an academic- take a self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others- adapt to a new learning environment and teaching style.
Transferable (key) skills
On completion of this programme/year students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme, broad competencies in the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the subject area(s) studied:- understand and be able to use with confidence a number of tools of professional atmospheric scientists, such as weather charts, satellite observations, etc- numeracy - be able to analyse new or unfamiliar complex datasets and draw hypotheses from their analysis- intellectual skills (for example, critical analysis of recent research and scholarship, making appropriate use of scholarly reviews or primary data sources)- practical skills (including individual project design, with field and laboratory work where applicable to an extended piece of work)- communication skills (in written, graphic, C&IT and oral forms to display a range of theories or ideas)- interpersonal and teamwork skills (for example engaging in group discussion of different scholarly views and seminars).
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of each module:- demonstrating ability to conduct independent, in-depth enquiry within the discipline- demonstrating work that is numerical, analytical, computational and creative- demonstrating work that draws on a wide range of subject-specific knowledge and paradigms- year abroad study will be included in the classification.