Module Details

Module Code: ENVI6001
Title: Environmental Studies
Long Title: Environmental Studies
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2012/13 ( September 2012 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4220 - Environmental Science
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: To introduce all of the major environmental issues that confront socitey and help to define the subject matter of environmental science.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the relationship between human activites and ecological principles with due consideration for a sustainable future
LO2 Describe the environmental impact of human population growth on the planets essential resources
LO3 Classify the principal environmental pollutants/contaminants and their environmental consequences
LO4 Discuss methodologies for the prevention of environmental pollution
LO5 Perform analytical procedures and be able to collate data, interpret results and write scientific reports.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Sustainability and Ecological Principles
Science and the environment, economics, politics and public policy. Populations and communities, ecosystems, biodiversity.
Human Population & Essential Resources
Human population growth and demographics; projections for the world's population; strategies for stabilising growth; hydrological cycle and human use, food production and pest control, energy from fossil fuels and renewable resources.
Environmental Pollution & Prevention
Environmental hazards and human health; air pollutants, noise, global climate change; water pollution and its prevention; Solid and chemical waste pollution and prevention
Methods for Measuring Quality Parameters in Water
Dissolved oxygen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, Phosphate, Hardness, Alkalinity, Suspended Solids, pH, Conductivity, Indicator and Pathogenic microorganisms in water.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Theory Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Theory Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
on practical experiments
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact on the material outlined in syllabus Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact on practical material outlined in syllabus Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact student workload outside of lecture/lab Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Wright, R.T., Boorse, D.F.. (2011), Environmantal Science: Towards a Sustainable Future, 11th. Pearson, San Francisco, p.674, [ISBN: 0-321-70140-2].
  • Withgott, J., Brennan, S.. (2011), Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, 4th. Pearson, San Francisco, p.689, [ISBN: 0-321-72781-9].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 2 Elective
CR_EENEN_7 Certificate in Environmental and Energy Engineering 1 Elective