. "People and the environment"@en . . "20.0" . "Module Description\nThe interaction of people with their environment is becoming increasingly complex, in part due to increased demands and availability of resources, but also due to the way in which the environment is managed. \n\nPeople and the Environment will introduce you to the concepts of sustainability, the environment as a holistic working system and the patterns of human resource use. The module will develop and explore these concepts and provide you with an understanding of the underpinning, scientific fundamentals. \n\nYou'll explore sustainability over four key areas: \n\nIntroductory concepts: people, environment and sustainable futures. \nSoils, agriculture and global food security. \nGlobal water resource management. \nThe global biosphere and conservation. \nUsing examples of environmental management and at global and local scales, you’ll be able to critically analyse scientific arguments concerning sustainable use of resources and demonstrate understanding of complex environmental issues. \n\nThe 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 case studies that are relevant to delivering SDGs: 2: Zero Hunger, 6: Clean water and Sanitation, 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, 13: Climate Action, 14: Life Below Water. \n\nLocation/Method of Study\nStirling/On Campus, UK\nStirling\n\nModule Objectives\nBy the end of this module, students should be able to demonstrate skills in:• Assessing the merits of contrasting theories and explanations in environmental debate• Using environmental data sets for environmental assessments• Analysis and problem-solving through quantitative and qualitative methods• Critical evaluation, interpreting and combining different types of geographical evidence to develop reasoned and evidence-based arguments• Taking responsibility for learning and reflection upon that learning\n\nStudents taking GEOU1PP will acquire knowledge in how humans interact with their environment and challenges facing our sustainable use of resources. You will develop an understanding of global and local environmental issues, and what needs to be done to increase environmental impact at these scales. Skills will be gained in the synthesis, evaluation and presentation of environmental data, essay writing and preparation of scientific reports.\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\ndemonstrate an understanding of sustainability and environmental issues relating to human resource use;\nanalyse scientific arguments concerning the sustainable management of resources;\nproduce concise and structured reports.\nIntroductory Reading and Preparatory Work\nThe recommended course book for this module is listed below. This text will also be of use for Environmental Science and Geography modules in the spring semester.\n\nWright, R. T. & D. F. Boorse. Environmental Science: Towards a sustainable future. Eleventh Edition. Pearson.\n\n\nThe text gives a good introduction to the material covered in the module but it does not constitute a fully comprehensive source for all of the module content. Students are advised that they shall be required to make use the reading materials listed on Talislist in order to achieve the learning outcomes.\n\nDelivery\nTotal Study Time\t200 hours\t\nAttendance Requirements\nYour 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.\n\nWe expect you to engage with all aspects of this module and with your programme of study. You should:\n\nEngage with all module materials, activities, and online timetabled teaching sessions\n\nActively participate in discussions and practical activities\n\nPrepare in advance of live sessions by undertaking the required reading and/or other forms of preparation\n\nSubmit coursework/assessments by the due time and date\n\nComplete class tests and examinations at the specified time and date\n\nMake your module co-ordinator aware at the earliest opportunity if you experience problems which may impact on your engagement\n\nInform the University of absence from study (planned or unplanned), e.g. illness, emergency as outlined at http://www.stir.ac.uk/registry/studentinformation/absence\n\nRespond to e-mails from your personal tutor, module co-ordinator or programme director and attend meetings if requested.\n\nEngage with in-sessional English language classes (if applicable)\n\nWe 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).\n\nAssessment\n% of final\ngrade\tLearning\nOutcomes\nReport\t30\t1,2,3\nReport\t35\t1,2,3\nReport\t35\t2,3,1\nCoursework: 100%\n\n\nMore information at: https://portal.stir.ac.uk/calendar/calendar.jsp?modCode=GEOU1PP&_gl=1*1ifl7ig*_ga*MTY1OTcwNzEyMS4xNjkyMDM2NjY3*_ga_ENJQ0W7S1M*MTY5MjAzNjY2Ny4xLjEuMTY5MjAzNjkxMi4wLjAuMA.." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Other Environmental Sciences Kas"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "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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