Earth System Function and Measurement module (EV22002)

This module develops core knowledge and skills for Environmental Science. There is a focus on three main themes:

• environmental chemistry
• ecology and population biology
• renewable energy

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• locate and assemble primary and secondary sources of information. This will allow you to develop learning and support coursework
• develop reasoned arguments
• apply appropriate basic analytic techniques to environmental data

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• interpret results and draw valid conclusions from them
• develop and deliver an assessed presentation
• work, study, and learn independently toward specified goals
• manage time and set priorities
• work as part of a team and to respect the viewpoints of others
• communicate ideas and information via written, graphical, and verbal techniques

Assignments / assessment

• ecology assignment (25%)
• renewable energy assignment (25%)
• 2-hour exam (50%)

Teaching methods / timetable

• lectures
• laboratory workshops
• computer workshops
• group presentation seminars