Environmental Science Modules

The Environmental Science modules listed below will be offered in academic year 2012-2013. Please note that the modules listed may be subject to change and that final module selection will depend on academic approval of your module choice at both the point of application and the academic advising session before Matriculation.

Level 4

EV41004 Dissertation

60 credits, year long
Students put into practice their problem-solving research skills in an original, independent research project on a topic of their choice. This involves research design, data collection, analysis, and writing-up a 10,000 word report. All students can select their own topic and structured one-to-one supervision is provided.

BI31017 - Animal Behaviour and Ecophysiology

30 credits, Semester 1
Aiming to develop knowledge and awareness of animal behaviour, this module aims to show the ways in which physiological functions common to all animals have become uniquely adapted to the demands imposed by extreme environments and an insight into the dynamic nature of the host/parasite relationship.

EV42001 Coastal and Estuarine Geoscience

30 credits, Semester 2
This module aims to provide an understanding of the physio-chemical principles and processes that comprise the major geomorphological elements of coastal and estuarine systems. An emphasis is placed upon applied aspects.