. "Environmental resilience"@en . . "20.0" . "Module Content Prerequisites\nBefore taking this module you must have taken:\n1 of GEOU4ER prerequisites\nPeople and the Environment (GEOU1PP)\nLandscape Evolution (ENVU2LV)\nGlobal Environmental Issues (GEOU2GE)\nBiogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach (GEOU3BE)\nPeople and the Environment (GEOU1PE)\nBuilding Planet Earth (ENVU1BP)\nBuilding Planet Earth (ENVU1GE)\nLandscape Evolution (ENVU2LE)\nBiogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach (GEOU3BG)\nModule Description\nResilience or the ability to resist, adapt or recover from changes driven by biophysical and human disturbances is a fundamental characteristic of the natural environment. Environmental Resilience is a core Physical Geography module where we will explore how different geomorphological and environmental properties, processes and feedback mechanisms contribute to the resilience of landscapes and landforms. \n\nYou’ll also explore the ways that they are impacted by increasing human pressures on the environment and a rapidly changing climate. \n\nIn this module you’ll learn about: \n\nkey concepts in resilience theory and landscape change;\na range of biophysical and environmental processes that determine the resilience of coastal, fluvial and lake systems;\nhow to sustainably restore landscape resilience by working with natural processes. \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 learn about what makes landscapes resilient and explore case studies that are relevant to delivering SDGs 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, 13: Climate Action, 14: Life Below Water and 15: Life on Land. \n\nLocation/Method of Study\nStirling/On Campus, UK\nStirling\n\nModule Objectives\nThis module will introduce the key concepts in environmental resilience that are necessary for understanding many of the environmental challenges we face today. This will be done by considering examples from fluvial, coastal and lake systems to analyse multiple facets of resilience at landscape level, and explore potential solutions to restore the resilience of diverse landscapes by working with natural processes. Thorough the semester we will cover the following topics:- Key concepts in resilience theory- Characteristics of landscape change- Resilience of fluvial systems- Coastal resilience- Working with natural processes for landscape resilience- Processes and change in freshwater lakes- Lake management and restoration- Resilience to a changing climateThe module will also include a virtual field trip and practical sessions for analysing environmental data from fluvial, coastal and lake systems.\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\nexplain the inter-relationships between the biophysical and human drivers of environmental change that determine the resilience of different landscapes and landforms;\nrecognise the limits and sustainability of specific landscape interventions for enhancing environmental resilience in a changing climate;\napply a systems perspective to analyse examples of resilient landscapes;\nanalyse and integrate field and practical-based information with theoretical content.\nIntroductory Reading and Preparatory Work\nHolden, J. (Ed.), 2017. An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment, 4th edition. Pearson.\n\nDelivery\nDirected Study\t20 hours\tLarge group presentation or talk on a particular topic\nDirected Study\t10 hours\tA discussion or classroom session focussing on particular topics or projects, may be virtual but are available at a specific time or live\nDirected Study\t9 hours\tA session involving the development and practical application of a particular skill or technique\nDirected Study\t7 hours\tSurvey work, data collection, exploration, which may be supervised or unsupervised and may take place virtually\nDirected Study\t4 hours\tA meeting involving one-to-one or small group supervision, feedback or detailed discussion on a particular topic or project, online or in person\nDirected Study\t100 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\nUndirected Study\t50 hours\tIndependent activities required to complete the module\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\n\nEngage with all module materials, activities, and online timetabled teaching sessions\nActively participate in discussions and practical activities\nPrepare in advance of live sessions by undertaking the required reading and/or other forms of preparation\nSubmit coursework/assessments by the due time and date\nComplete class tests and examinations at the specified time and date\nMake your module co-ordinator aware at the earliest opportunity if you experience problems which may impact on your engagement\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\nRespond to e-mails from your personal tutor, module co-ordinator or programme director and attend meetings if requested.\nEngage with in-sessional English language classes (if applicable)\n\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\n\nAssessment\n% of final\ngrade\tLearning\nOutcomes\nReport\t30\t2,4,3\nPoster\t20\t4\nExam (Canvas - on campus)\t50\t1,3,2\nCoursework: 50%\nExamination: 50%\n\n\nMore information at: https://portal.stir.ac.uk/calendar/calendar.jsp?modCode=GEOU4ER&_gl=1*1r1wd2*_ga*MTY1OTcwNzEyMS4xNjkyMDM2NjY3*_ga_ENJQ0W7S1M*MTY5MjAzNjY2Ny4xLjEuMTY5MjAzNzg0My4wLjAuMA.." . . "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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