. "Environmental Engineering And Sustainability"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Sustainable development"@en . . "20.0" . "Prohibited Combinations\nYou may not take this module if you have previously passed:\nCore Issues in Geography (GEO6GI)\nModule Description\nThe aim of this module is to provide you with a critical background in the environmental and socio-cultural issues associated with sustainable development. The module focuses on countries in the developing world, where access to cutting edge modern technology is inhibited by cost. \n\nIn these situations, ‘low tech’ green solutions are increasingly important for self-sufficiency, and we will explore the practicality and efficiency of such technologies for achieving sustainability in water security and sanitation, food security and agriculture, and the generation of energy. \n\nIn doing so, we gain a broad understanding of how global environmental problems, and global health challenges, can be tackled by adopting appropriate sustainable technologies and by delivering multiple ecosystem services. \n\nLocation/Method of Study\nStirling/On Campus, UK\nStirling\n\nModule Objectives\nThe module will focus on countries in the Developing World, where gender inequality, poverty & weak infrastructure is exacerbated by limited access to cutting edge modern technology. The topics we cover include: Sustainable development (How do we monitor progress in global international development?); Household air pollution (Energy access, impacts of solid fuel use and gradual vs. leapfrog solutions); Slums (Poverty, governance and slum upgrading); Agriculture (Food security and the value of ‘participatory research’; The C footprint versus economic sustainability of food export: testing the assertion that ‘local food’ is best); Green energy and biofuels (Biochar – climate change, carbon trading and the impact of ‘land grabbing’); Geographies of health (the spatial dimensions of communicable and non-communicable disease); Ebola and zoonoses (Disease of poverty, dysfunctional health systems and distrust); Water security, sanitation and sustainable disease control; Sustainable rural livelihoods (Livelihood strategies, vulnerability and the DFID Sustainable Livelihoods Framework).\n\nAdditional Costs\nThere are no additional costs associated with this Module.\n\nCore Learning Outcomes\nOn successful completion of the module, you should be able to:\n\ncritically assess the role of environmental sustainability strategies in the developing world;\ncritically evaluate the views and opinions about GM technology from a range of different stakeholders;\nproduce a well-balanced, but critical, report assessing wider global issues.\nIntroductory Reading and Preparatory Work\nIt is expected that students will familiarise themselves with the primary scientific literature, and the course will be taught mainly through the use of peer-reviewed journal material and online resources. Extensive web-links will be given and papers, reports and other resources made available on Succeed.\n\nSome useful texts for background reading:\n\nBlewitt, John (2015) \"Understanding sustainable development\" Second edition. ISBN: 9780415707824 (Paper); 041570782X (Paper); Publisher: Routledge\n\nGatrell, Anthony C. (2015). \"Geographies of health: an introduction\" Third edition. ISBN: 9781118274866 (e-book). Publisher: Wiley Blackwell\n\nBaker, Susan (2015). \"Sustainable development\" Second edition. ISBN: 9780415522922 (Paper); 0415522927 (Paper). Publisher: Routledge\n\nDelivery\nDirected Study\t32 hours\tLarge group presentation or talk on a particular topic\nDirected Study\t168 hours\tPreparation for scheduled sessions, follow up work, wider reading and practice, completion of assessment tasks, revision, accessing webinars and other materials available on demand\nTotal Study Time\t200 hours\t\nAttendance Requirements\nPlease refer to the BES Module Statement\n\n\n\nAssessment\n% of final\ngrade\tLearning\nOutcomes\nCoursework\t10\t2\nCoursework\t50\t1,3\nExam (Canvas - off campus)\t40\t1\nCoursework: 60%\nExamination: 40%\n\n\nMore information at: https://portal.stir.ac.uk/calendar/calendar.jsp?modCode=GEOU6GI&_gl=1*1kfdhyb*_ga*MTY1OTcwNzEyMS4xNjkyMDM2NjY3*_ga_ENJQ0W7S1M*MTY5MjAzNjY2Ny4xLjEuMTY5MjAzODM0Mi4wLjAuMA.." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography"@en . . "https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/ug/environmental-geography/" . "480"^^ . "Presential"@en . "Environmental Geography is an integrated four-year degree course that provides you with training across the spectrum of the subject. We emphasise research-led and experience-based approaches to understanding the complex relationships between people and the planet. With an international context, the course is designed to give you essential skills in critical thinking and reasoning, fieldwork, laboratory work, statistics and geospatial analysis.\n\nSemesters 1-2 focus on the building of planet Earth and the surface processes responsible for the evolution of our landscape. Alongside these core earth-science modules you'll be introduced to how people interact with the environment and the most pressing human-environment issues of the 21st century – including global warming, water resources, pollution and biodiversity loss.\n\nIn Semesters 3-4, the emphasis is on field skills, biogeography and environmental resilience, including the essential systems of nutrient cycling for sustaining life on Earth.\n\nIn Semesters 5-6, research-led teaching provides a wide range of advanced modules that include themes of sustainable environmental resources, palaeo-environments, earth-surface processes and advanced geospatial techniques including remote sensing and GIS. You'll also learn about sustainable development issues and there is a choice of skills-centred field courses in Year 3.\n\nIn your final year you'll develop and apply your research skills through your Honours research project. You'll be closely supported by your academic supervisor and can actively participate in national and international research programmes. In doing so, you can take full advantage of the wider geographical research community at the University."@en . . . "4"@en . "FALSE" . . "Bachelor"@en . "Thesis" . "1820.00 (scotland) / 9250 (rest UK)" . "British Pound"@en . "20300.00" . "None" . "What jobs can you get with an Environmental Geography degree?\nEnvironmental Geography graduates are equipped with a unique combination of subject-specific and transferable skills, enabling them to develop their understanding of the relationships between the environment and people. These analytical skills, along with experience in problem-solving, team working, communication and geographical information technology make you highly sought after by a wide range of industrial, commercial and public-sector employers.\n\nOur graduates progress to careers in environmental assessment and management, renewable energy, geographical information analysis, the insurance industry, conservation, charity work and overseas aid, geography education, sport and fitness-related work, sustainable development and environmental health.\n\nOur course will also give you the foundation for graduate entry to advanced postgraduate taught courses and research degree courses in the geographical and environmental fields."@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . 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