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ENVM011 – Research Thesis
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Chris Holt
Credit Value: 60
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: ENVM002
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPRDL - Research Thesis (Distance Learning February Cohort, 3 Terms), Coursework: 100% SUMDL - Research Thesis (Distance Learning, May Cohort, 3 Terms), Coursework: 100% AUTDL - Research Thesis (Distance Learning September Cohort, 3 Terms), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The research thesis is the key test of the attainment of Master's degree standard, and its purpose is to contribute substantially to the research training. Students are therefore required to show an understanding of the philosophy and principles of research and demonstratem competence in undertaking postgraduate-level research. The thesis allows students to explore an issue of their choice.
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ENVM014 – Principles of Animal Welfare Science
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Helen Tedds
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUTMC - Principles Of Animal Welfare Science (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: An underlying understanding of relevant theories and terminology is an essential starting point for the study of animal welfare. Students may enter this course with some knowledge of the subject however this module intends to ensure that this grounding is well established and to expand on their knowledge. It will also allow students coming in from different backgrounds to gain a full perspective of the subject area.
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ENVM015 – Attitudes to Animals
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Helen Tedds
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUTMC - Attitudes To Animals (Moulton College), Coursework: 100% SPRMC - Attitudes To Animals (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will enable students to contextualize current and historical attitudes to animals, and contrast the different attitudes to animals across cultures, classes, employment and lifestyle-type. The ranking of animals of different species in terms of economic and moral value will be explored. Current political awareness and incorporation of animal welfare concerns into a spectrum of different political groupings will be assessed and reconciled with their respective political ideologies. The methods of change adopted by animal-interest groups within society will be compared, both in terms of nature of their methods and their success in achieving stated objectives.
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ENVM023 – Land Contamination and Disposal
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Ruth Copeland-Phillips
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SUMDL - Land Contamination And Disposal (Distance Learning), Coursework: 100%
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Description: Landfill is the major waste disposal route in the UK. This module introduces and develops the concepts of anaerobic degradation of wastes emplaced in landfill sites resulting in the generation of leachate and landfill gas. Models are proposed which allow estimates of landfill gas yields to be made as well as providing an appreciation of the chemical and biological principles underlying various leachate treatment methodologies. In addition this module will provide the students with a broad view of issues relating to contaminated land. In particular the students will be presented with a detailed knowledge of the scientific principles underlying current methodologies for the remediation of contaminated land and the effectiveness of such strategies.
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ENVM037 – International Environmental Management Policy and Control
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Terry Tudor
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SUMDL - International Environmental Management Policy And Control (Distance Learning), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module examines the legal rules and principles governing the regulation of the global environment. In addition to analysing selected aspects of substantive international environmental laws, the module will appraise the regulatory options and mechanisms available to policy makers for monitoring, controlling and enforcing the environmental sound practices of States. By drawing on a number of legal and non-legal materials the module will explore the complex social, economic and political context in which international environmental law exists. It will consider some current environmental issues of major international concern, e.g. the protection of biodiversity, global climate change and the relationships between international trade and the environment, and in so doing will evaluate the extent to which current international environmental law and policies provide suitable mechanisms for achieving sustainable human and environmental futures.
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ENVM051 – Physiology of Animal Welfare
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Wanda McCormick
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUTMC - Physiology Of Animal Welfare (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will investigate the way in which the animal body processes welfare challenges and the consequences of poor welfare, with a key focus being the physiological processing of 'stress'. It will advance the students' knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous, endocrine, immune and reproductive systems. The comparative structure and function of animal brains will be explored including the the link between physiology of the brain and behaviour patterns, and the resulting effects of disrupting normal brain chemistry. The physiological processing of pain / nociception will also be explored across a range of species.
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ENVM054 – Research Thesis
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Helen Tedds
Credit Value: 60
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUPMC - Research Thesis (Moulton College) (Pt, Sept Cohort, 3 Terms), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The Research Thesis is the key test of the attainment of Master's degree standard, and its purpose is to contribute substantially to the research training. Students are therefore required to show an understanding of the philosophy and principles of research and demonstrate competence in undertaking a research project. The thesis allows students to explore an issue of their choice, relevant to their programme: Animal Welfare or Equine Behaviour & Welfare.
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ENVM055 – Analysis of Equine Behaviour
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Katie MacAlister
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPRMC - Analysis Of Equine Behaviour (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will allow the learner to gain an appreciation of the history, principles and theory of equine behaviour science. It will facilitate an advanced understanding of the behaviour of the horse in the natural and the domestic environment. Sensory and communication apparatus of the horse in relation to behaviour will be analysed. Within this module, particular attention will be given to how horses learn and assessment of human and animal interactions. Learning theory, equine body language and social behaviour will be studied and analysed in relation to training the horse and maximising the horse's learning potential. Examples of undesirable behaviour will be explored and retraining methods will be evaluated.
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ENVM056 – Equine Health and Welfare
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Melanie Reynolds
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPRMC - Equine Health And Welfare (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will allow the learner to advance their knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of horse management, behaviour and welfare. The students will gain understanding of common health problems affecting horses in the UK and abroad, along with the implications of modern management techniques. Learners will be provided with the opportunity to investigate the aetiology and pathophysiology associated with common equine aliments that they will be exposed to in industry. They will be expected to apply principles of anatomy, physiology and cellular biology that underpin the maintenance of equine health.
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ENVM057 – Equine Industry and Research
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Wanda McCormick
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPRMC - Equine Industry And Research (Moulton College), Coursework: 100% AUTMC - Equine Industry And Research (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The aim of this module is for the learner to develop knowledge of the breadth of organisations which contribute to the equine industry on an international scale, and to understand the internal structures of these organisations. This module will also discuss and evaluate published studies and recent advances in equine management, behaviour and welfare. Equine welfare will be used as a basis for analysing the principles of research, its role in enabling the development of the equine industry and to demonstrate how important these developments are. It is expected that there will be a large emphasis placed on critical analysis and evaluation of existing studies with a view to highlighting areas requiring development and predicting the direction equine research is likely to progress in the future. Additional support, funding or publicity which is required to support further advances will also be reviewed.
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ENVM072 – Sustainable Manufacture
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Faris Elasha
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUT2 - Sustainable Manufacture, Coursework: 100% AUT - Sustainable Manufacture, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: MSc Advanced Design & Manufacturing; MSc Advanced Design & Manufacturing (Placement);
Description: This module is intended to provide an introduction to how the design and manufacture of products can best be managed to ensure a sustainable approach to the use and management of resources.
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ENVM081 – Negotiated Work Based Learning 1 – Wastes Management
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Nigel Freestone
Credit Value: 30
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUWBL - Negotiated Work Based Learning 1 - Wastes Management (Autumn), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module provides learners with an opportunity to negotiate a project, research inquiry and/or other work-based activities designed to improve or inform areas of their own or others? research/work/practice. They will explore and critically discuss their research/work/practice and demonstrate the learning gained, as well as the development of their knowledge and skills. The learning will be located within their area of specialised research/work/ practice.
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ENVM082 – Negotiated Work Based Learning 2 – Wastes Management
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Nigel Freestone
Credit Value: 30
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPWBL - Negotiated Work Based Learning 2 - Wastes Management, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module provides learners with an opportunity to negotiate a project, research inquiry and/or other work-based activities designed to improve or inform areas of their own or others? research/work/practice. They will explore and critically discuss their research/work/practice and demonstrate the learning gained, as well as the development of their knowledge and skills. The learning will be located within their area of specialised research/work/ practice.
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ENVM501 – Research Degree Supervision – Workshops
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Matthew McCormack
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: ENVM502
Assessment: SUM - Research Degree Supervision - Workshops, Coursework: 100% AUT - Research Degree Supervision - Workshops, Coursework: 100% SPR - Research Degree Supervision - Workshops, Coursework: 100% SAM09 - Research Degree Supervision - Workshops (Stand Alone Module) September, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Certificate In Research Degree Supervision;
Description: This module provides main taught (i.e. classroom contact) element of the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Degree Supervision and should be seen as complimentary to the observation of supervision undertaken in ENVM502.
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ENVM502 – Research Degree Supervision – Observation
Field: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Co-ordinator: Matthew McCormack
Credit Value: 40
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: ENVM501
Assessment: AUT - Research Degree Supervision - Observation, Coursework: 100% SPR - Research Degree Supervision - Observation, Coursework: 100% SUM - Research Degree Supervision - Observation, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Certificate In Research Degree Supervision;
Description: This module provides the opportunity to learn about research degree supervision by observing it in practice and should be seen as complimentary to the instruction provided by the workshops in ENVM501.