Global Environmental Change: Part 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG2057 | Environmental & Geographical Sciences | 2 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- GEOG2057
- School
- Environmental & Geographical Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
This module considers various issues in contemporary global environmental change, related to 1) land-use; 2) the global cycles of water and nitrogen and 3) atmospheric pollution. It also considers options for adapting to and mitigating contemporary global environmental change. It is designed to complement the module Global Environmental Change: Part 1 in the Autumn Semester.
Target Students
students in the School of Biosciences Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 2 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 8 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture
Assessment
- 100% Report: 2000 word scientific report
Educational Aims
The major aim of this module, together with the complementary Global Environmental Change: Part 1, is to explore the causes and impacts of contemporary global environmental changes, with an emphasis on human activities. The two modules build on the content delivered through the year 1 module Global Environmental Processes.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
A1) Examine the role of human activities in driving global environmental changes
A2) Discuss options for adapting to and mitigating global environmental change
Intellectual Skills
B1) Analyse and summarise information from the published literature
B2) Think independently while giving due weight to different arguments
B3) Understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems
Professional/Practical Skills
C1) Articulate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts
C2) Construct a scientific report using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology
Transferable/Key Skills
D1) Communicate effectively in writing
D2) Use and access information and communication technology
Conveners
- Dr Matthew James Ashfold