Environmental Science and Society
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS1026 | Biosciences | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- BIOS1026
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
During this module, we will look at how the degradation of our natural environment is creating unprecedented challenges for humans and society around the world. Science has a key role to play in helping us to understand and protect our environment. Public opinion of environmental issues and science is key to this, not least because the public funds 80% of scientific research. In this module, we will look at issues around scientific ethics, trust in science, denial, scepticism and science communication. Environmental problems are now very much part of the political agenda and we will look at the history of the environmental movement, environmental activism and environmental ethics. We will explore how and why we try to protect the environment through policy, legislation, international agreements and economic strategies.
Target Students
BSc/MSci Environmental Science, BSc/MSci Environmental Biology, BSc/MSci Plant Biology,BSc/MSci Natural Science and UG AgriculturalBusiness Management students.
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1
- 70% Coursework 2
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
To introduce students to the role and limitations of environmental science within the context practical environmental decision making. At the end of this module students should have a basic understanding of: (1) general scientific methods (2) the limits and assumptions of science and (3) the social context of science based decision making.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Discuss the role, limitations and assumptions of science within the context of environmental decision making.
- Discuss the social context and ethical considerations of environmental decision making.