Module manager: Julia Leventon
Email: j.leventon@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
This module is not approved as an Elective
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.
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
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Seminar | 9 | 1.5 | 13 |
| Private study hours | 178 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 26 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 204 | ||
10 hours: completion of computer-based MCQ test
22 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
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.
| 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 |
| Oral Presentation | Group presentation (2 presentations in workshops targeted to different audiences e.g. policy makers, academics, business managers etc.) | 25 |
| Computer Exercise | Computer-based tests (MCQ's by continual assessment) | 25 |
| Essay | Scientific essay (1,000 words) drawing on lecture, computer learning and workshop experiences | 25 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| . | 0.0 Hrs Mins | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 0 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 18/09/2013
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