2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE1420 Resources
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Ian Burke
Email: earitb
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module will – * Provide an overview of the key Earth resources utilised by humans * Introduce core sustainable and responsible use concepts * Discuss examples of the economics and environmental impacts of resource utilisation * Test the ability of students (working in groups) to research and present a specific resource use exampleObjectives
This module will introduce the diversity of renewable and non-renewable resources and the circular economy concept of production and consumption of the Earth’s natural resources by society. We will explore natural resources extracted from the Earth (i.e. fossil fuels, bulk and scarce metals, mineral fertilisers), water quality and security, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, ecosystem services, soil and food, and waste as both a resource and a by-product of societal growth. Students will gain knowledge of a variety of natural resources and the potential environmental damage, socio-economic effects and ethical issues that result from their extraction and use.Learning outcomes
1. Discover and gain an understanding of the diversity of natural resources that are essential to the maintenance and advancement of society.
2. Understand the nature of renewable and non-renewable resources and how society can use them in a sustainable and/or responsible manner.
3. Being able to critically assess the different trade-offs between resource exploitation and the preservation of ecosystem services within natural systems.
4. Understand the national and international legislation and policy around the continued sustainable use of natural resources into the future.
5. Be able to work as a group to synthesise, integrate and present information related to the knowledge obtained during this course.
Skills learning outcomes
1. Participation in whole class and group discussions related to Earth resource management (Academic Skills)
2. Ability to critically assess the different trade-offs between gains from resource exploitation and the preservation of natural ecosystem services. (Academic Skills; Sustainability Skills)
3. Practice in working as a group to synthesise, integrate and present information related to the knowledge obtained during this course. (Work Ready Skills; Enterprise Skills)
4. Use Microsoft PowerPoints to prepare a joint presentation with integrated audio descriptions for asynchronous viewing (Technical Skills; Digital Skills; Work Ready Skills)
Syllabus
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Practicals | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 18 | 1.00 | 18.00 |
| Private study hours | 78.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
In session MC quizzes in week 5 and 10.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Coursework | 100.00 |
| 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: 04/04/2024
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