EM1S32 - Introduction to Quality and Environmental Studies 08 Oct 2012 - 30 Sep 2018 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | EM1S32 | ||
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| Module Title: | Introduction to Quality and Environmental Studies | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Akram Hammoudeh | ||
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| First Intended Intake: | OCT 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2017 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 08 Oct 2012 |
| Valid To | 30 Sep 2018 |
Module Aims
The module aims to provide fundamental knowledge and understanding of quality and environment control and their management
Content Summary
Environment - Introduction to all matters of the environment and management of the environment, including a brief outline of ISO 14001. Students should examine aspects of environment including principles, reviews, waste minimisation and audits. Including an examination of UK environmental law.
Quality – Introduction studies to examine aspects of quality and quality management. This study would outline areas such as British and International standards, business improvement strategy(e.g. Six Sigma) and quality costs.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 52 |
| Independent Study | 148 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | LO1 Recognise and examine fundamental factors affecting the environment and how management systems are applied to the environment. |
| LO2 | LO2 Identify and analyse the principles of quality control and management. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Practical Written Work 2 | n/a | 0 | 2500 | 25 | No | 40 |
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | n/a | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Practical Written Work 1 | A presentation and supporting paper. | 0 | 2500 | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 2 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |