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APPENDIX 2Teaching Schedules, Programme

Specifications and Module Outlines

MSC. IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: LEGISLATION AND MANAGEMENT

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NOTE THAT THE DISSERTATION MODULE IE5500 IS EXAMINED AT THE END OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR, BUT YOUR PROJECT NEEDS TO BE DEVELOPED THROUGHOUT

THE ACADEMIC YEAR.

Locations for teaching sessions to be provided for each module by the module leader

Part-time students following this programme will take:Year 1: Thursday’s modulesYear 2: Tuesday’s modules

Programme Specification MSc. Environmental Science: Legislation and Management

Version No. Date Notes – Q&S USE ONLY AO

1 July 2006 Original n/a2 April 2008 IE5513 replaces IE 5501, IE5511 replace IE5503, ME5518 replaces IE5502, update p/t route RH

Masters programme

1. Awarding institution: Brunel University2. Teaching institution: Brunel University3. Home school/associated institution: Institute for Environment 4. Contributing school(s)/associated institution: Law School5. Programme accredited by: Chartered Institution of Water & Environ. Management6. Final award: MSc7. Programme title: Environmental Science: Legislation and

Management 8. Normal length of programme: 1 year (FT) / 3 years (PT)9. Minimum/maximum period of registration: FT 1 year min 2 yrs Max / PT 2 years min 4 yrs max 10. Variation(s) to September start: N/A11. Mode of study: (FT) / (PT) 12. mode of delivery: Standard13. Intermediate award(s) and title(s): PGDip in Environmental Science: Legislation and

ManagementPGCert in Environmental Science

14. UCAS code: N/A15. JACS code: F850/F85116. Date programme specification originally written or revised: July 2006

17. Relevant subject benchmark statements & other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

External:Generic qualification descriptors for M level programmes in the National Qualifications Framework

Internal:Brunel University Strategic Plan, Brunel University Learning and Teaching Strategy

18. Educational aims of the programme:

18. Educational aims of the programme

The taught modular programme provides a rigorous academic treatment of the fundamental scientific principles of assessing and controlling the extent of environmental damage by Man’s activities. The programme emphasises the legislation behind, and the management of, techniques related to the reduction of emissions to air, land and water and the effects of pollution.

From the core modules, students will develop: understanding of the complex interactions of societies and their environments, and a critical awareness of how these

interactions are unevenly experienced. critical appreciation of the influence of human activities on ecological processes. understanding of processes which cause environmental change, how future change is predicted and how to interpret

trajectories in elements of ecosystems and human health. Appreciation of interactions between human impact and the environment including the relationship between hazard and risk.

The programme is designed to allow those whose career choice lies in the field of environmental science, health promotion and regulatory processes to acquire a broad-based knowledge of the concepts involved. Training is given to students who wish to have a career as environmental managers with an emphasis on EU legislation and management practices.

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Specifically students will: To study and assess the core legal provisions and principles as well as key policy issues Critically assess developments at international organisational level in terms of inter-state co-operation in addressing

environmental protection issues Evaluate key management principles necessary for the implementation of sound environmental management. Study the environmental, technological and legislative issues in the management and disposal of solid, liquid, and gaseous

waste and the management of contaminated land. Undertake a laboratory or library based dissertation.

19. Programme and intermediate learning outcomesThe programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:

20. Teaching, learning and assessment strategies to enable learning outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated.

A knowledge and understandingNote: all apply to MSc

1. Social aspects of environmental issues, linkage of anthropogenic activity to environmental change (PGDip, MSc).

2. Ecological processes, hazard and risk in relation to chemicals and their impact on ecosystems (PGDip, MSc).

3. The concepts, principles, and rules of core areas of environmental law and policy (PGDip, MSc).

4. The means to develop and apply their knowledge of EU environmental law (PGDip, MSc).

5. Management of the technological solutions for pollution, prevention and control of air, land and water (PGDip, MSc).

6. The management tools necessary for the successful implementation of sound environmental management practice (MSc).

7. A deep knowledge of relevant research articles. (MSc)

Learning Outcomes for students achieving a PGCert will be a sub-set of those defined for PGDip, according to the particular modules passed.

Learning/teaching methods and strategies

The areas of knowledge and understanding outlined in (A) are achieved through a range of teaching methods, including lectures (that contain the essential key elements of the subject matter), seminars, group discussion, data presentation, formal computer-based practical sessions, practical classes, and guided independent study. The emphasis will be to develop in depth, advanced knowledge in relevant subject areas as well as the ability to use the appropriate techniques to acquire and further that body of knowledge.

The programme outcomes for the award of PGCert will be a subset of those for the award of PGDip and will vary depending upon the modules passed by the individual students.

Assessment

Assessment of the candidate’s knowledge and understanding is assessed through a combination of formal written (closed book) examination and coursework. The proportion of examination and coursework varies from module to module.

Assessment is limited to two elements per module, to provide an acceptable workload for students.

B Cognitive (thinking) Skills(B) Able to:

Assess interactions between systems and evaluate human impact on ecosystems (PGDip, MSc).

Critically assess datasets and methodologies and make data accessible to the public and policy makers (PGDip, MSc).

Assimilate, interpret and analyse complex environmental legal material from various sources (PGDip, MSc).

Understand the environmental and technological issues in the management and disposal of waste and contaminated land assessment (PGDip, MSc).

Understand the range tools available to develop and implement an environmental management policy (MSc).

Develop and implement water management strategies (MSc).


Cognitive skills are developed alongside the acquisition of subject specific knowledge mainly within lectures and tutorials (via problem-based learning strategies) and the coursework activities undertaken. Students will be encouraged to critically appraise research articles and the usefulness of software tools within the context of the material presented in the taught modules and through independent study. Students will also be required to participate in tutor-led computer-based practical exercises.

MSc/PGDip/PGCert students will be expected to acquire cognitive skills.

Assessment

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1. Conduct an environmental review or audit2. Evaluate the risk/hazard associated with pollution and

identify a means of mitigating the risk

The dissertation and coursework will encourage students to critically appraise research articles and apply the scientific method; marking schemes will reflect this. Formal examinations and coursework assignments will assess knowledge, understanding, analysis and problem solving skills, as well as competency in data analysis and interpretation.

C Other Skills and Attributes (Practical/Professional/Transferable)(C) Able to:

Prioritise, prepare and present work as an individual and as part of a team (PGDip, MSc).

Research the scientific, technical and media literature on environmental issues (PGDip, MSc).

Understand legal issues and perspectives on a subject from different theoretical disciplines, such as from the natural sciences (PGDip, MSc).

Research in detail and discuss environmental management issues (PGDip, MSc).

Demonstrate enhanced transferable skills such as effective communication, independent learning and interpersonal skills (MSc).

Present a dissertation based on a research project (MSc).


Learning/teaching methods and strategies

Students will be encouraged to engage fully/actively with the key concepts within the subject materials to help them learn facts in the context of meaning. Tutor-led debates will allow students to develop their ability to debate societal issues from a scientific and ethical standpoint. Student-led oral and poster presentations will allow them to develop transferable communication and interpersonal skills. Tutor-led computer-based practical exercises will allow students to develop competence in data handling and modelling.

Assessment

Transferable and research skills are assessed through case studies, reports, assessment of oral presentations, assessed teamwork, and assessment of poster presentations. Research skills are assessed in the dissertation.

21. Programme structures and features: levels; module, credit and progression and award requirements

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Compulsory module codes, titles and credits

IE5511 Research and Critical Skills in Environmental Science (15cr)

ME5518 Principles of Sustainable Development (15cr)

IE5513 Global Climate Change (15cr)

IE5504 Environmental Hazard and Risk (15cr)

IE5510 EU and International Environmental Law (30cr)

IE5509 Environmental Management (30cr)

IE5500 Dissertation (60cr)

Part time:Year 1: ME5518, IE5511, IE5513Year 2: IE5504, IE5509, IE5510, IE5500

Option module codes, titles and credits

Progression and award requirements

The requirements for progression and awards are summarised in programme handbooks and set out in full in Senate Regulation 3:

http://intranet.brunel.ac.uk/registry/QS/postgraduate_assessment_framework.shtml

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22. Programme Regulations not specified in SR3

None

23. Admission requirements

Applicants should normally hold at least a second class, Science or Law based degree, from a British University (or equivalent) for admission to the Masters degree programme.

Lower or other qualifications will be considered if supported by science or law ‘A’ Level (or equivalent) and / or relevant work experience.

English qualifications of GCSE grade C or an accepted English language qualification with an IELTS score of at least 6.0

24. Additional relevant information (e.g. study abroad, information on placements, matters specific to professional courses)

25. Further information about the programme is available from:

Dr A J Chaudhary – Course Leader of MSc ProgrammesMargaret Wescott – Courses AdministratorInstitute website - through www.brunel.ac.uk/ife

Please note: this specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the module guide and course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

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http://www.brunel.ac.uk/ife

Module Specifications

The modules you take in this programme:

IE 5504 Environmental Hazards and Risk (15 cr)

IE 5509 Environmental Management (30 cr)

IE 5510 EU & International Environmental Law (30 cr)

IE 5511 Research and Critical Skills in Environmental Sciences (15 cr)

IE 5513 Global Climate Change (15 cr)

ME 5518 Principles of Sustainable Development: Energy in Technology & Industry (15 cr)

IE 5500 Dissertation (60 cr)

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Module CodeIE5504

Module titleEnvironmental Hazard and Risk

Module LeaderDaniel Pickford

Credit value15

Level M5

Pre-requisites Co-requisites Additional TutorsSuzanne LeroySteve KershawGuest Speakers

School(s) responsible for teachingInstitute for the Environment


1 07/062 03/08 Revised for CCIS approval event RH2.1 June 2010 Minor amendments made to additional tutors and list of programmes STM

MAIN AIMS OF THE MODULE

To develop an understanding of scientific uncertainty and the relationship between hazard and risk, how risk is perceived and how government/industry/individuals assess risk in relation to natural, anthropogenic and occupational hazards in our environment and how these risks may be influenced by global warming and climate change.

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE

The module provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and competence in the following areas:

1. Understanding of the concepts of hazard, exposure and risk, the interdependence of these concepts and how they apply to human and environmental health

2. Ability to identify and differentiate between various physical, biological and occupational factors that influence exposure to and toxicity of chemicals in the environment.

3. Understanding of basic statistical concepts and the ability to interpret complex, incomplete and at times inconsistent datasets.

4. Understanding of principal processes in the risk management cycle and knowledge of basic methodologies used in human or ecological risk assessment and environmental impact assessment.

5. Recognise and critically reflect on scientific and societal considerations in risk management and the application and implications of the precautionary principle.

MAIN TOPICS OF STUDY:

1. Probability and the concepts of hazard, exposure, risk and uncertainty2. Approaches used in for characterising hazard and exposure in human health risk assessment and

environmental risk assessment3. Case studies of human and environmental risk assessment in relation to chemical contaminants; PCBs and

remediation4. Environmental Impact Assessment5. Managing risks presented by climate change – mitigation and adaptation6. Risk Communication: the nuclear power industry and risk in energy economics7. Geohazards and Risk8. Flooding and Desertification – risk mapping in response to climate change9. Risk Perception, uncertainty, and the precautionary principle: Genetically modified organisms, food

shortage and agricultural practice, biofuels and the organic devolution

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS/STRATEGIES USED TO ENABLE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES: these might include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals, workshops, laboratories, distance learning, projects or other methods (please specify).

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Lectures, seminars, written coursework project and group work exercise, presentation

The University expects student learning hours to be a notional 10 hours per credit awarded (ie a 20 credit module would involve notional learning time of 200 hours) including taught classes, private study, revision and assessment. The University does not provide guidelines on the minimum number of contact hours per module because patterns of study, including the ratio of contact hours to self-study hours, are likely to vary across levels as learner autonomy increases.

Please indicate below the distribution of learning hours across this module:

Hours36 Classroom contact

114 Private study150 Total

ASSESSMENT METHODS WHICH ENABLE STUDENT TO DEMONSTRATE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE:

Courseworkgroup exercise and presentation [20%]

and written report of approximately 3000 words [50%]

Examination (2 hours)

WEIGHTING:

70%

30%

INDICATIVE READING LIST:

1 ESSENTIAL READING [* Purchase advised]

*Burgman M. 2005. Risks and decisions for conservation and environmental management. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Peer reviewed literature as provided through directed reading

2 RECOMMENDED READING

Flynn J, Slovic P, Kunreuther H. 2001. Risk, Media and Stigma: Understanding Public Challenges to Modern Science and Technology. London/Sterling VA: Earthscan Publications Ltd.

Harremoes P. 2002. The Precautionary Principle in the 20th Century: Late Lessons from Early Warnings. London/Sterling VA: Earthscan Publications Ltd.

U.S. EPA. 1992. Framework for Ecological Risk Assessment United States. Environmental Protection Agency 1998 EPA/630/R-95/002F.

3. OTHER

Relevant publications in peer-reviewed literature include:o Environmental Science and Technologyo Environmental Toxicology and Chemistryo Environmental Health Perspectiveso Reliability Engineering and System Safety

The following information is optional:CORE module on the following programmes (please list):

MSc Environmental Science: Legislation and ManagementMSc Environmental Science: Pollution and MonitoringMSc Climate change Impacts and SustainabilityMSc Sustainable Energy: Technologies and Management (School of Enginerring and Design)

OPTION module on the following

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programmes (please list):

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Module CodeIE5509

Module titleEnvironmental Management

Module LeaderSteve Kershaw

Credit value30

Level M5

Pre-requisitesNone

Co-requisitesNone

Additional TutorsDr A J ChaudharyDr Mark ScrimshawGuest Lecturers


Date syllabus written or revised: July 2006, Sept 08 (assessment pattern)


key management principles necessary for the successful implementation of sound environmental management practice

study the environmental, technological and legislative issues in the management and disposal of solid, liquid, and gaseous waste and the management of contaminated land


The module provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:

(A) Knowledge and Understanding

Students will have knowledge and understanding of: terrestrial, marine and estuarine management issues and tools vulnerability of societies to environmental issues institutional structures, regional and international approaches to environmental management national and international legislation pertaining to waste management and control methods of water supply management and related environmental issues key aspects of river quality and reservoir management

(B) Cognitive (thinking) Skills

Students will be able to: develop and implement an environmental and water management policies understand the national and international drivers that control environmental management understand the environmental and technological issues in the management and disposal of waste understand the principles of contaminated land assessment and remediation

(C) Other Skills and Attributes (Practical/Professional/Transferable)

Students will have the following transferable skills: apply problem solving tools in management situations give a presentation project management


1. Vulnerability of Societies to Environmental Change and Risk Management2. Environmental Management Policy and Systems3. Principles of Waste Management, Planning, Strategy and Duty of Care4. Contaminated Land and End-of-life Waste Directives5. Water Resource and River Quality Management6. Water Supply, Distribution and Reservoir Management

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Lectures, workshops, oral and written presentations Inclusion of lectures from leading academics, environmental practitioners, regulators and consultantsProvision of lecture notes and associated materialSite visits to landfill sites and waste management facilities



Hours36 Classroom contact12 Field visit(s)




CourseworkAssessment includes a written group project a group presentationwritten site visit report

WEIGHTING:

30%

70%



No specific text is recommended for this module due to the wide range of subject matter. Reading material will be recommended for individual lecture sessions as appropriate.


Nath B, Hens L, Compton P, Devuyst D. 1999. Environmental Management in Practice (Vol. 1, 2 and 3). New York and London: Routledge.

Barrow CJ. 1999. Environmental Management - Principles and Practice. New York and London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.

O'Riordan T. 1999. Environmental Science for Environmental Management. England: Longman.

Welford R. 1998. Corporate Environmental Management: Systems and Strategies - vol. 1. London: Earthscan Publications Ltd.

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Bellandi R. 2004. Strategic Environmental Management for Engineers. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Cairney T. 1998. Contaminated Land: Problems and Solutions. London: Spon Press.

Hester RE, Harrison RM. 2002. Environmental and Health Impact of Solid Waste Management Activities (Issues in Environmental Science & Technology). London: The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Cheremisinoff NP. 2003. Handbook of Solid Waste Management and Waste Minimization Technologies. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.

Wescoat JL, White GF. 2003. Water for Life: Water Management and Environmental Policy (Cambridge Studies in Environmental Policy). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

3. OTHER

Frequently Referenced Journals include: Journal of Environmental Management International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management (IJETM) International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development (IJESD)


MSc in Environmental Science: Legislation and Management

OPTION module on the following programmes (please list):

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Module CodeIE5510

Module titleEU and International Environmental Law

Module LeaderStephen Allen

Credit value30

Level M5

Pre-requisitesNone

Co-requisitesNone

Additional TutorsDr M. Wild

School(s) responsible for teaching Institute for the Environment

Date syllabus written or revised: 12/06/06


To study and assess foundational principles and structures underpinning environmental law at the level of the European Union as well as internationally




Students will have knowledge and understanding of: foundational concepts and principles underpinning both EU Environmental Law as well as international

environmental law key institutional systems pertinent to the development of EU and international environmental law and

policy key decisions from international judicial bodies affecting the interpretation of EU and international

environmental norms


Students will be able to: assimilate and analyse complex material from various sources present relevant knowledge and understanding in the form of reasoned and supported argument

the means to develop and apply their knowledge and understanding for the purpose of analysing and solving practical legal problems

the means to ascertain the law from a variety of legal sources: legislation, case law and secondary literature


Students will have the following transferable skills: express themselves in a coherent written form, with appropriate use of citation, and by the use of

computer word processing find relevant primary and secondary material for research from hard copy and electronic sources

through the internet understand issues and perspectives on a subject from different theoretical disciplines, such as from the

natural sciences

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EU Environmental Law components: 1. Framework of environmental protection in EU Law and policy 2. interface of environmental protection and market integration3. free movement of goods law and the environment4. legal basis for environmental policy development5. external relations of the EU in relation to environmental policy6. enforcement of EU environmental law7. selected sector analysis of EU environmental law – eg. Waste management

International legal aspects to environmental protection8. World trade law and the environment9. overview of key multilateral agreements at international level10. interface between EU environmental policy and international environmental agreements


Seminars






CourseworkEssay: 2000 wordsEssay: 3500 words

WEIGHTING:

30%70%



Bell and McGillivray, Environmental Law, (6th edn), (2005: Blackstone Press)

McEldowney/McEldowney, Environment and the Law (1996: Longman)

Sunkin, Ong and Wight, Sourcebook on Environmental Law, (2nd edn) (2002: Cavendish)


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Wolf/Stanley, Principles of Environmental Law (4rd Ed)(2005:Cavendish)

Davies, EU Environmental Law (2004: Ashgate)

Jans, European Environmental Law (2nd edn), (2000: Europa Law Publishing)

Krämer, Casebook on EU Environmental Law, (2002: Hart Publishing)

Krämer, EC Environmental Law (5th edn) (2003: Sweet and Maxwell).

Gillespie, International Environmental Law Policy and Ethics (1997 Oxford)

3. OTHER

Useful periodicals include:European Environmental Law ReviewJournal of Environmental LawEuropean Law ReviewCommon Market Law Review


MSc. in Environmental Science: Legislation and Management


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Module Code

IE 5511

Module title

Research and Critical Skills in Environmental Sciences

Module Leader

Dr. Daniel Pickford

Credit value

15

Level

M

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Additional Tutors

Dr. Steve KershawDr. Mark ScrimshawProf. Suzanne LeroyGuest Speakers

School(s) responsible for teaching

Institute for the Environment


1 04/08 New module RH


To develop professional, research and critical skills necessary to support higher learning and development of an integrative approach to problem solving, necessary for success in environmental science careers in public or private sectors or the academic environment.To encourage students to understand and critically reflect on methods and techniques for knowledge analysis in the context of modern research, and to develop a practical grasp of available resources to support research in environmental sciencesTo promote an inter-disciplinary understanding of the interactions between human society and the environment that are likely to undergo significant change in response to global climate change


1. Develop problem formulation, literature searching, critical analysis, and written/oral communication skills to support the dissertation experience, and to enhance employability across a wide variety of environmentally-related vocations

2. Demonstrate the awareness of linkages between the variety of subject areas that comprise environmental science, and the integration of different disciplinary approaches to support problem solving.


Methods and techniques for knowledge analysis (e.g. Vee-heuristic, concept maps) Skills associated with critical and reflective understanding/evaluation (e.g. identifying

knowledge claims and schools of thought, evaluating methodologies) Skills associated with communication of scientific issues (developing hypotheses,

communicating uncertainty, referencing in scientific writing) Issues associated with professional practice and research in environmental sciences (e.g

research ethics, academic honesty and plagiarism) Case studies in global climate change – development of an integrated understanding of the

impacts of climate change on society and the environment and the increasing importance of sustainability as a guiding principle in all arenas of human activity

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The methods used to achieve learning outcomes are: Seminars that focus on providing students with a framework for development of critical thinking

skills (i.e. knowledge analysis) and fundamental information relevant to communication of science (written reports, posters, oral presentations, referencing)

Seminars covering contemporary issues in environmental science (principally concerning climate change issues) in which students will be encouraged to develop an integrated understanding of the manifold impacts that climate change is likely to have on society and the wider environment

Workshops designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to apply research, critical and professional skills in a mutually supportive context. Students will work individually and in teams to develop and apply knowledge and some sessions will focus specifically on development of dissertation proposals (see below) [All learning outcomes].

Essential (and additional) reading that covers important contemporary issues in environmental science from a variety of disciplinary approaches [All learning outcomes]


The distribution of learning hours across this module are broadly as follows: (a) up to 36 hours are contact (inc. content delivery, workshops and/or seminars) and (b) the remaining hours are non-contact hours (i.e, private study) partially directed and supported via u-link


There will be a number of formative assessments throughout the module to develop and reinforce learning outcomes

The module will feature a single summative coursework assessment, which will be a proposal for dissertation topic, which will feature a literature review and critical analysis of a relevant area for the programme being studied, development of hypotheses, and proposal for dissertation research.

WEIGHTING:

100%



Cooper, S. and Patton, R. (2006) Writing Logically, Thinking Critically, (5th Edn.), Pearson, New York.


Southwick, C. (1996) Global Ecology in Human Perspective (1st Edn.) Oxford University Press

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ENDS report (available in Institute for the Environment Resource Room)

3. OTHER

Students will be supplied with a number of journal papers and extracts throughout the module for considered as essential/background reading for the course and/or for formative group/individual assessment

The following information is required:CORE module on the following programmes (please list):

MSc Environmental Science: Pollution and MonitoringMSc Environmental Science: Legislation and ManagementMSc Environmental Science: Ecosystem and Human

HealthMSc Climate Change Impacts and Sustainability


N/A

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Module CodeIE5513

Module titleGlobal Climate Change

Module LeaderSuzanne Leroy

Credit value15

Level M5

Pre-requisitesNone

Co-requisitesNone

Additional TutorsStephen KershawGuest speakers

School responsibleInstitute for the Environment


1 04/08 New module title (replaces IE5501) RH2 09/08 New assessment pattern and reading list RH

MAIN AIMS OF THE MODULE To develop an understanding of

the processes which cause environmental change, especially rapid climatic change, methods of measurement of environmental change, and how future change is predicted the complex nature of interactions between humans and the environment




Students will have knowledge and understanding of the: complex nature and scope of Earth environmental systems and their variability in space and time significance of the nature and extent of current environmental change in the frame of global warming complex methodologies to predict future changes and their consequences, and assessment of their

accuracies Scientific approaches taken to deduce past environmental change range of different types of archived material which can be used to deduce past environmental change,

and climatic change


Students will be able to: critically assess available methodologies, datasets and studies of relating environmental

change and climatic change transfer the results of scientific studies into a form accessible to the public and usable by policy

makers integrate complex environmental analyses to generate predictions of ecosystem and societal outcomes


Students will have the following transferable skills: field and laboratory skills, including data collection, analysis and interpretation ability to work in a group to conduct analysis on a selected environmental change topic ability to distil simple and understandable concepts from complex data sets and fundamental statistical

concepts an ability to present concepts clearly

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1. Relationship between climate and biophysical and social systems 2. Instrumental record of climate and what it reveals about variability and reliability of climate3. Past global changes, including past climates and societal responses4. Climate models and predictions of future climates5. Future impacts: biophysical systems, agriculture, human health, resources, energy usage6. Rapid change caused by natural hazard processes

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS/STRATEGIES USED TO ENABLE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES: these might include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical, workshops, laboratories, distance learning, projects or other methods (please specify).

The methods and strategies seek to provide students with the opportunity to develop a range of means to express their knowledge and skills. Therefore lectures, fieldwork, data collection, workshops and laboratory exercises are used.




8 Field work114 Private study150 Total



Coursework A written field observation and laboratory report A written site visit report

WEIGHTING:

30%

70%



The Stern Review: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/independent_reviews/stern_review_economics_climate_change/stern_review_report.cfm IPCC reports; http://www.ipcc.ch/

Williams M, Dunkerley D, De Decker P, Kershaw P, Chappell J. 1998. Quaternary Environments. London: A Hodder Arnold Publication.

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http://www.ipcc.ch/

http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/independent_reviews/stern_review_economics_climate_change/stern_review_report.cfm

http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/independent_reviews/stern_review_economics_climate_change/stern_review_report.cfm

Bell M, Walker MJC. 2005. Late Quaternary Environmental Change. Essex: Pearson, Prentice Hall.

Alverson K D., Bradley R S., Pedersen Th F. (Editors) 2003 Paleoclimate, Global Change and the Future. Springer-Verlag: Berlin, Heidelberg, New York (ISBN 3-540-42402-4), 220 pp. OUT OF PRINT see: http://www.pages.unibe.ch/cgi-bin/WebObjects/products.woa/wa/product?id=4


Barrow CJ. 2003. Environmental change and human development: controlling nature? London: Arnold.

Diamond J. 2005. Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed. New York: Viking Press.

Fagan B. 2001. Floods, Famines, and Emperors: El Nino and the Fate of Civilizations. London: Pimlico.

Coombes P, Barber K. 2005. Environmental determinism in Holocene research: causality or coincidence? Area 37(3): 303-311.

IHDP. 1999. Global Environmental Change and Human Security: Science Plan. Bonn, Germany: International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change Report Series No. 11. 60 pp.

3. OTHERFrequently Referenced Journals include:

Climatic change Quaternary Science Review The Holocene Climate dynamics


MSc Environmental Science: Legislation and ManagementMSc Climatic Change impact and Sustainability


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http://www.pages.unibe.ch/cgi-bin/WebObjects/products.woa/wa/product?id=4

Module Code:ME5518

Module titlePrinciples of Sustainable Development; Energy in Transport and Industry

Module Leader:Dr Z Dehouche

Credit value:15

JACS Code

LevelM

Pre-requisites Co-requisites Additional Tutors:Dr D PickfordDr P Warren

School(s) responsible for teachingSchool of Engineering and Design


1.0 05/10 Change to module tutors. Assessment was 2 x assignments at 50% each LMA


To introduce the key concepts of sustainable development and energy management To introduce the challenging issues related to energy production, supply and utilization and the environmental

impacts of different energy sources To examine the implications of energy use in transport and industrial sectors To introduce future low carbon energy systems including emerging fuels and fuel cell power technologies



(A) Knowledge and Understanding1. Principles of sustainable development and life cycle assessment2. Energy resources and use and their environmental impacts and climate change issues3. Energy use trends in industrial and transportation sectors4. Innovations in transport design in the context of sustainable urban environment5. Key drivers of the changing attitudes (ecological, economic, social) towards sustainability6. Fuel cell power systems for stationary and mobile infrastructures

B Cognitive (thinking) Skills which facilitate7. The analysis of selected transport policies8. The selection of sustainable power generation systems for industrial processes and buildings

C Other Skills and Attributes (Practical/Professional/Transferable) which develop:9. The ability to present results in a structured written report


Sustainable Development: Ecological, Economic and Social Conception of Sustainability. Indicators of Sustainability. Sustainable development in the UK, Europe and International. International Sustainable Development Initiatives. Principles of life cycle assessment including examples of input/output data.Energy: Definitions. Historical review. Energy economics. Energy sources. Energy and climate change. Anthropogenic influence on climate. Energy as a strategic issue and economic factors.Energy use: Energy markets. Energy consumption by sector in the UK and internationally. Emissions trading.Energy as business issue: Overview of costs. Typical large company and SME costs. Energy purchasing and impact of deregulation. Benchmarking. Degree day analysis. Monitoring and targeting systems. Energy audits.Industry: Energy use by industry. Industrial heating and ventilating systems. Industrial processes and energy use. Water and trade affluent management. Low energy factory design.Transport: Energy use by transport systems and travel. Advanced transport systems. Vehicle innovations and energy sources. Zero emission vehicles and fuel cell developments. Demand responsive systems. Intelligent vehicle highway systems. Agenda 21 and sustainable cities.

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Full-time students:A mixture of lectures and seminars are employed, accompanied by self-directed reading materials.

Distance Learning students:Self-study course materials will be used with self-assessment questions and solutions

CONTACT HOURS: Please state the indicative distribution of learning hours across this module.

Average learning hours per week: 4.5Of which 1.5 hours are student/tutor contact hours per week

ASSESSMENT METHODS WHICH ENABLE STUDENT TO DEMONSTRATE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE (please provide the length/duration of each assessment listed):

Assignment (comprising of two written reports)

WEIGHTING:

100%


1 ESSENTIAL READING [* Purchase advised] MSc Lecture notes

2 RECOMMENDED READING1. David J.C. MacKay , Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air, UIT (2008). ISBN-10: 0954452933

(http://www.withouthotair.com)2. Dincer ; C. Zamfirescu, Sustainable Energy Systems and Applications, Springer (2009), ISBN-13:

97803879586063. S. Billataos, Green Technology and Design for the Environment, CRC Press (1997), ISBN: 978-1-

56032-460-74. A. Azapagic, R. Clift, S. Perdan, Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers

and Scientists, John Wiley & Sons (2004), ISBN: 04708560845. R. OHayre , W. Colella, SukWon Cha and F. B. Prinz, Fuel Cell Fundamentals, John Wiley &

Sons; 2nd edition (2009), ISBN-13: 978-04702584396. G. Hoogers , Fuel Cell Technology Handbook, CRC 1 edition (2002), ISBN-13: 978-08493087727. Ram B. Gupta, Hydrogen Fuel: Production, Transport, and Storage, CRC Press (2008) ISBN-

97814200457588. Bent Sorensen, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Emerging Technologies and Applications, Academic

Press (2005). ISBN-10: 01265528199. DETR (1999), A Better Quality of Life: A Strategy for Sustainable Development for the UK, The

Stationery Office.10. DETR (2000), Quality of Life Counts: Indicators for a Strategy for Sustainable Development in the

UK. The Stationery Office.11. Department for Transport (2009), Low Carbon Transport: A Greener Future, ,

ISBN:978010176822112. A. Root, Delivering Sustainable Transport A Social Science Perspective, Elsevier (2002), ISBN:

9780080440224 13. Department of Energy and Climate change (2009), UK Energy in Brief14. BERR (2008), UK Energy Sector Indicators

3 OTHERhttp://www.decc.gov.uk/http://www.dft.gov.uk/http://www.itdp.org/http://www.energy-future.com/

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http://www.energy-future.com/

http://www.itdp.org/

http://www.decc.gov.uk/

http://books.emeraldinsight.com/results.asp?sf1=editor&st1=A%20w/2%20Root&CUR=GBP&SORT=sort_date/d

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&sort=relevancerank&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Gregor%20Hoogers

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?_encoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books-uk&field-author=Fritz%20B.%20Prinz

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?_encoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books-uk&field-author=SukWon%20Cha

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?_encoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books-uk&field-author=Whitney%20Colella

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?_encoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books-uk&field-author=Ryan%20OHayre

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?ATH=Slobodan+Perdan

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?ATH=Roland+Clift

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?ATH=Adisa+Azapagic

http://www.books-express.co.uk/author/1449312/Calin-Zamfirescu.html

http://www.books-express.co.uk/author/1365134/Ibrahim-Dincer.html

http://www.withouthotair.com/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?_encoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books-uk&field-author=David%20J.C.%20MacKay

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center :http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/hydrogen_related.htmlhttp://www.oecd.org/department/0,3355,en_2649_34363_1_1_1_1_1,00.htmlhttp://www.iea.org/World Business Council for Sustainable Development: http://www.wbcsd.org/http://www.fossil.energy.gov/index.htmlhttp://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/http://www.worldenergy.org/

The following information is required:COMPULSORY module on the following programmes (please list):

MSc in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Management


MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering

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http://www.worldenergy.org/

http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/

http://www.fossil.energy.gov/index.html

http://www.wbcsd.org/

http://www.iea.org/

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/hydrogen_related.html

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/hydrogen_related.html

Module CodeIE5500

Module title

Dissertation

Module Leader

Dr Edwin Routledge

Credit value

60

Level 5

Pre-requisitesTaught Modules

Co-requisitesNone

Additional TutorsAll academic staff


Version No.

Date Notes – Q&S USE ONLY AO

1 07/06 New module2 04/08 Updates following MSc CCIS approval RH


allows students to undertake an in-depth study of a topic, using primary or secondary data sources, that is of relevance to the module

develop an integrated, and where appropriate interdisciplinary, understanding of the topic chosen




Students will have knowledge and understanding of the: chosen topic(s) for their dissertation


Students will be able to: critically assess peer-reviewed literature in relevant area(s) use and employ appropriate research methods interpret analytical, statistical and other data in order to draw appropriate inferences undertake critical assessment of one’s own research in order to identify limitations of the work and (if

necessary) be able to specify criteria for application of knowledge that has been developed


Students will have the following transferable skills: write a coherent, concise and well structured report on their research independently seek out research material and guidance on the appropriate presentation of a dissertation

report work independently to schedule activities to meet deadlines demonstrate initiative and ability to tackle novel problems and seek assistance from supervisor at

appropriate points undertake to develop a sound working relationship with one’s supervisor

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For dissertations using secondary data sources, students are encouraged to choose their own topic; for dissertations generating primary data (e.g. laboratory studies) suitable topics are chosen by the supervisor in order to fit into the research expertise of staff. Dissertations involving work with external organisations to produce primary data can be developed in cooperation with a suitable external supervisor.


Students will apply, in a formal manner, the skills and knowledge they have acquired during the taught part of the programme (mainly in the coursework component). This includes process skills (searching literature, accessing and analysing data, problem formulation and expression, literacy); presentational skills (report writing, word processing, data illustration in the form of graphs and tables); management skill (setting objectives, project planning, progress review, time management); personal skills (self-reliance and motivation, self-discipline, self-criticism).

The dissertation supervisor, as part of his/her supervisory role, will also reinforce these skills. Students are encouraged to work independently, but at the same time are expected to contact their supervisor on a regular basis in order to seek advice and obtain feedback if, and when, required.



Hours

600 Total hours, to include contact time with supervisor(s) as appropriate


Dissertation (max 10,000 words)

WEIGHTING:

100%



Thesis knowledge area: relevant peer-review journal papersThesis writing area:

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Strunk W, White EB. 2000. The Elements of Style. 4th Ed. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.


Thesis knowledge area: relevant published reference worksThesis writing area:

Barrass R. 1991. Scientists Must Write. London: Chapman & Hall.

O’Connor M. 1991. Writing successfully in science. Cambridge: The University Press.

3. OTHER

Materials outside of relevant peer-reviewed journal papers and published reference works are often termed ‘grey’ literature. Use these materials with caution. They include web materials, government publications and other non-peer-reviewed materials.


MSc Environmental Science: Pollution and MonitoringMSc Environmental Science: Legislation and ManagementMSc Environmental Science: Ecosystems and Human HealthMSc Climate Change Impacts and Sustainability


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Documents

Appendix 2 - Welcome to Brunel University | Brunel ... · Web viewUnderstanding of basic statistical concepts and the ability to interpret complex, incomplete and at times inconsistent