Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved
College College Life and Env Sci
School School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department Earth and Environ Sciences
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Sc. Environmental Sciences Full-time
Programme Code 268B
Delivery Location Joint Institutions
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 4 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme This information is to be supplied
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
the structure, functioning and dynamic interactions of the hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, pedosphere and biosphere (E. App 3b.1, E = ES3 Benchmarking statement 2007)
the interaction of human and Earth systems and the role of institutions, organisations and other stakeholders in managing and regulating the human impact on the environment (E. App 3b.2)
the contribution of chemistry, physics, biology, geology and physical geography together with the social sciences to the identification, understanding and resolution of environmental issues and concerns (E. App 3b.3)
The consequences for the environment of resource extraction and waste disposal and human responses to such environmental problems (e.g. pollution, resource depletion and environmental change) (E. App 2b.4)
the importance of spatial and temporal scale on major environmental processes and cycles (E. App 3b.1 and 3b.5)
the terminology, nomenclature, main methods and techniques used in the collection, analysis and interpretation of environmental data and related information (E. App 3b.6)
Collaborative Organisation Equivalent (below)
The basic theories and basic skills in mathematics, physics and chemistry, as well as computer skills
Basic theories of geography, biology, and ecology.
Knowledge in cutting edge and cross-disciplinary topics including high-tech developments
Be able to apply their knowledge for ecological protection, environmental monitoring, chemical analysis, environmental assessment, regional sustainable development, technological management and resolution of practical problems
Understand how their knowledge sits in the wider context of policy, law and economy.
Lectures (1-6), practical classes (1, 3, 4, 6), tutorials (1-6), workshops (2, 3, 6) seminars (6), discussion groups (1-6), independent research exercise (6), and directed independent study (1-6). In addition to specific learning outcomes, fieldwork is important in reinforcing and demonstrating the applied nature of the subject.
Unseen examinations (1-6), laboratory assessments and notebooks (1, 3, 4, 6), fieldwork notebooks (3, 4, 6), dissertation (6), essays (1-6), seminar presentations (2), discussion papers (2,6), exposure assessments (4, 6) and open-book examinations (6).
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
formulate and test hypotheses through the analysis and synthesis of environmental information (E3.3.7)
analyse, synthesise, summarise and critically evaluate environmental science and other literature (E3.3.7)
access relevant information and use it to communicate environmental concepts and results to a professional standard and through reasoned argument by written, oral and visual means (E3.3.6 and 3.3.9)
use C & IT techniques appropriately in data collection, processing, statistical analysis, presentation and communication (E3.3.10)
work effectively and efficiently, both individually and as a member of a team (E3.3.11)
Develop the skills necessary for self-managed and long-term learning (E3.3.12)
Collaborative Organisation Equivalent (below)
formulate and test hypotheses through the analysis and synthesis of environmental information (E3.3.7)
analyse, synthesise, summarise and critically evaluate environmental science and other literature (E3.3.7)
access relevant information and use it to communicate environmental concepts and results to a professional standard and through reasoned argument by written, oral and visual means (E3.3.6 and 3.3.9)
use C & IT techniques appropriately in data collection, processing, statistical analysis, presentation and communication (E3.3.10)
work effectively and efficiently, both individually and as a member of a team (E3.3.11)
Develop the skills necessary for self-managed and long-term learning (E3.3.12)
Laboratory practical classes (7, 9, 11,12), computer practicals (11, 12, 13) independent research exercise (7-13), group projects (7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13), seminars (8, 10, 12, 13), (7-15), fieldwork (7-13)
Unseen examinations (8,10, 13), laboratory assessments and notebooks (7, 9, 11, 12,13), fieldwork notebooks (7,9, 12, 13), independent research project (7-13), essays (8,10, 12, 13), seminar presentations (8, 10, 11, 12, 13), discussion papers (8, 10, 12, 13), exposure assessments (11,12) and open-book examinations (8, 10).