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ENV1002 – Introduction to Ecology
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Mark Edwards
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Introduction To Ecology (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Introduction To Ecology, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Biological Sciences;
Description: This module provides an introduction to the science of ecology. It considers fundamental ecological concepts and principles and focuses on individuals, populations, interactions (between species), communities and ecosystems.
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ENV1126 – Life on Earth
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Toby Tonkin
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Life On Earth (With Integrated Foundation Year), Coursework: 100% STD - Life On Earth, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Biological Sciences;
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the diversity of life on earth and to the concept of geologic time. Students will explore the major events in earth?s history, and how scientific facts are determined such as the age of the earth and the relationship between organisms.
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ENV1127 – Environmental Pollution
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Ruth Copeland-Phillips
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Environmental Pollution (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Environmental Pollution, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to explore a range of contemporary and emerging issues and impacts related to pollution. Students will develop an awareness through global perpectives in line with sustainable development goals.
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ENV1128 – Lab and Field Skills
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Ruth Copeland-Phillips
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Lab And Field Skills (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Lab And Field Skills, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module provides students with specialist training in environmental and ecological practical techniques. Students will acquire the skills necessary to plan, conduct and report on environmental science investigations in both laboratory and field environments. Students will apply these skills on a residential field trip.
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GEO1110 – A Sustainable Community
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Greg Spellman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - A Sustainable Community, Coursework: 100% STDFF - A Sustainable Community, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography;
Description: Investigating sustainbillity requires exploring the complex interaction between the economy, society, the environment and politics. Framed by the UN Sustainable Development Goals this module explores key issues at a local, national and international scale through research, debate, discussion and project work.
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PSY1013 – Foundations of Forensic Psychology
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Charlotte Dann
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Foundations Of Forensic Psychology, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Foundations Of Forensic Psychology (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: Foundations of Forensic Psychology will introduce students to key topics, theories, and historical debates that underpin Forensic Psychology. This module will enable students to examine various aspects of the justice system, from offending behaviour to police investigations, to the role of the courts.