Plymouth University Academic Partnerships CORNWALL COLLEGE (Newquay) Programme Quality Handbook BSc (Hons) Environmental Resource Management (Top up) Academic Year 2017-2018 If you require any part of this Handbook in larger print, or an alternative format, please contact: HE Operations Tel: (01209 616256)
Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ % Total = 100% T1 In Class Test 100% Total = 100% Coursework C1 Written Report 100% Total = 100% Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: B. Forest Date: 29/09/16 Approved by: Mathew Tonkin (HE Operations) Date: 29/09/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Clark, R. B. (1997). Marine Pollution (4th Ed). Oxford University Press, Oxford. ISBN 0 19 850069 6 Mason, C. F. (1996). The biology of freshwater pollution. Longman Murphy, B. L. and Morrison, R. D. (2007) Introduction to Environmental Forensics 2nd Edition, Academic Press National Environment Technology Centre (Netcen) website, http://www.airquality.co.uk/archive/index.php SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code. MODULE CODE: CORC332 MODULE Environmental Sustainability and Economics CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 6 JACS CODE: F750 PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Y SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module introduces the student to the impact and use of economic policies and theories on the environment. It shows how the use of models and ideas from the field of economics can assist in resolving environmental problems. It builds on an understanding of economic theory to consider the use of a range of environmental problems and the possible solutions which the science of economics can offer. ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions] WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICAL E1 (Examination) % C1 (Coursework) 60% P1 (Practical) % E2 (Clinical Examination) % A1 (Generic Assessment) %
(NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include to learning objectives Written exam E Total = 100% T1 In Class Test 100% Total = 100% To cover LO 1 and 2. Coursework C1 Coursework 100% Total = 100% To cover LO 3, 4 and 5 Practical P = 100% Updated by: Forest Date: 29/08/16 Approved by: Mathew Tonkin (HE Operations) Date: 29/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Schaltegger, S, Burritt. R. and Petersen, H. (2003) An Introduction to Corporate Environmental Management Charter, M and Polonsky, J (1999) Greener Marketing, Greenleaf Publishing: Sheffield Piasecki, B, Fletcher, K and Mendelson, F (1999) Environmental Management and Business Strategy, John Wiley: New York. Welford, R and Gouldson, A (1993) Environmental Management and Business Strategy, Financial Publishing: London. Crosbie, L and Knight, K (1995) Strategy for Sustainable Business, McGraw Hill: London. Ottman, J (1998) Green Marketing: Opportunity for Innovation, NTC: Chicago. Boatright, J., (2000) Ethics And The Conduct Of Business (3rd Edition), Prentice Hall: London Clegg, S., Kornberger, M. and Pitsis, T. (2005) Managing and Organizations, Sage: London. Johnson, G. and Scholes, K. (2002). Exploring Corporate Strategy, FT/Prentice Hall: Harlow. Business Strategy and the Environment (bi-monthly journal), John Wiley: Chichester http://www.environmental-expert.com/magazine/wiley/0964-4733/ 3 Module Code Module No of Credits Core/ Optional CORC329 Research Methods 20 Core ERM303 Project 40 Core Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Impact Assessment 20 Core