Environmental Science & Society
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG1029 | School of Geographical Sciences | 1 | 20 | Full year China |
- Code
- GEOG1029
- School
- School of Geographical Sciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full year China
Summary
This module introduces students to the role and limitations of Environmental Science within the context practical environmental decision making.
The three themes of the module are:
1. General scientific methods.
2. The limits and assumptions of science
3. The social context of science based decision making. These are illustrated through a series of environmental case studies e.g. genetic engineering in agriculture, climate change, wild species conservation, fishery management, sea dumping, use of models, radiation protection, state of environment reporting, sustainable development goals.
Target Students
Students registered on the Environmental Science programme at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China. Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 24 weeks
Seminar sessions are held every other week for 1 hour. These debates are unassessed.
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Learning Portfolio, 2000 word coursework
- 20% Coursework 2: Oral Presentation
- 50% Exam 1 (2-hour): Examination (end of Autumn Semester)
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
Knowledge and understanding of:
A2. Current trends and developments with the life and environmental sciences
A3. Appropriate terminology, nomenclature and classification
A5. Human systems and their interaction with global systems
A7. Environmental issues
Intellectual Skills - the ability to:
B1. Critically analyse and interpret published information and data
B2. Think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others
B3. Understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems or questions
Practical/Professional Skills - the ability to:
C2. Articulate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts
C3. Write and construct scientific documents (e.g. papers, reports, posters etc) using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology
Transferable Skills - the ability to:
D2. Communicate effectively in writing
D5. Use and access information and communication technology
Conveners
- Dr Odette Paramor