Global environmental Issues
Module Description
The aim of this module is to provide you with an introduction to key global environmental problems by examining the issues, the underlying science and the potential solutions and to link these to the acquisition of core skills (including numerical problem solving and handling unit conversions).
In GEOU2GE, you’ll explore the impacts that humans are having on the environment as a consequence of industrialisation, urbanisation, expanding agriculture and increased living standards.
In this module you’ll explore:
the need for solutions concerning key global environmental issues;
the relationships between human activities and environmental processes;
impacts of human activities on land, water and air;
skill development in basic numeracy, data analysis and visual representation of data.
The UN has defined 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which set out the world’s roadmap to ending poverty, reducing inequality and protecting the planet by 2030. In this module you will explore content that is relevant to delivering SDGs 6: Clean water and Sanitation, 10: Reduced inequalities, 11: Sustainable cities and communities and 13: Climate action.
Location/Method of Study
Stirling/On Campus, UK
Stirling
Module Objectives
The module aims to provide an introduction to key global environmental problems by examining the issues, the underlying science and the potential solutions and to link these to the acquisition of core skills. The main themes are waste management & disposal, air and water pollution, the built environment, and the science of climate change and its impacts on our world.The application of basic numerical problem solving to explore environmental issues is a key component of this module.
Additional Costs
There are no additional costs associated with this Module.
Core Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, you should be able to:
demonstrate an overall appreciation of the need for solutions concerning key global environmental issues;
describe & explain the relationships between human activities and environmental processes and outline impacts on land, water and air;
demonstrate skills in basic numeracy and data analysis, including visual representation of data in Excel;
produce concise and structured scientific reports.
Introductory Reading and Preparatory Work
The recommended course textbook is:
Wright, R.T. and Boorse, D. 2010. Environmental Science. Toward a Sustainable Future (11th edition).Pearson Education, New Jersey.
Delivery
Directed Study 14 hours A discussion or classroom session focussing on particular topics or projects, may be virtual but are available at a specific time or live
Directed Study 6 hours A session involving the development and practical application of a particular skill or technique
Directed Study 22 hours A meeting involving one-to-one or small group supervision, feedback or detailed discussion on a particular topic or project, online or in person
Directed Study 156 hours Preparation for scheduled sessions, follow up work, wider reading and practice, completion of assessment tasks, revision, accessing webinars and other materials available on demand
Total Study Time 200 hours
Attendance Requirements
Your engagement with learning materials and activities and attendance at scheduled live sessions and other events is extremely important. Full engagement in your studies will enable you to get the most out of the course and help you perform at your best when it comes to assessment.
We expect you to engage with all aspects of this module and with your programme of study. You should:
· Engage with all module materials, activities, and online timetabled teaching sessions
· Actively participate in discussions and practical activities
· Prepare in advance of live sessions by undertaking the required reading and/or other forms of preparation
· Submit coursework/assessments by the due time and date
· Complete class tests and examinations at the specified time and date
· Make your module co-ordinator aware at the earliest opportunity if you experience problems which may impact on your engagement
· Inform the University of absence from study (planned or unplanned), e.g. illness, emergency as outlined at http://www.stir.ac.uk/registry/studentinformation/absence
· Respond to e-mails from your personal tutor, module co-ordinator or programme director and attend meetings if requested.
· Engage with in-sessional English language classes (if applicable)
We will monitor these aspects throughout each semester to check that you are fully participating and that you are coping well with your studies. Some activities may be prescribed, failure to engage with 2/3 of prescribed activities will result in your module grade being capped at the pass mark (40 for Undergraduate modules, 50 for Postgraduate modules).
Assessment
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Outcomes
Class Test 33 1,2,3
Report 34 2,3,4
Exam (Canvas - on campus) 33 1,2,3
Coursework: 67%
Examination: 33%
More information at: https://portal.stir.ac.uk/calendar/calendar.jsp?modCode=GEOU2GE&_gl=1*13vimht*_ga*MTY1OTcwNzEyMS4xNjkyMDM2NjY3*_ga_ENJQ0W7S1M*MTY5MjAzNjY2Ny4xLjEuMTY5MjAzNjkxMi4wLjAuMA..
Presential
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Global environmental Issues
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