NG3S119 - Environmental Management and Sustainable Transport 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Environmental Management and Sustainable Transport | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Emma McGivern | ||
| Module Team: | Phil Young | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAY 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100180 - environmental engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
To introduce the student to the engineering, science, technology and sociology of protecting, enhancing and managing the quality of the environment and public life.
To develop understanding of transportation engineering theory, for the formulation of policies, strategies and models, to provide for the transportation needs of modern society sustainably.
Content Summary
The environment - cultural and physical. Sustainability; globalisation; ethics and conflicts of development and the environment.
Introduction to environmental legislation, environmental management systems and audits.
Lifecycle Impacts of Construction Activities.
Environmental Assessment Methods for Buildings and Infrastructure.
Water, drainage and wastewater treatment.
Introduction to solid waste management and disposal at landfills; recycling and waste minimisation.
Hazardous waste management and risk assessment.
Environmental impact assessments and statements.
Energy – supply, demand and renewable alternatives.
Development of the skills required by a Transportation Engineer to influence travel behaviour towards a more sustainable future. Including;
Development Planning; Transport Strategy; Appraisal; Changing traffic characteristics; Sustainable transport modes; Transportation Modelling.
This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning through the delivery of the key skills identified below in the module descriptor.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 42 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| External visits | 2 |
| Independent Study | 102 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the concept and meaning of the term environment, and demonstrate an awareness and evaluation of the role of environmental legislation, environmental management systems and other tools, professional bodies and individual ethics in addressing the apparent conflicts between development and environmental sustainability. |
| LO2 | Appreciate the transportation needs and issues of a sustainable modern society taking into account environmental, technological, economic, political and social factors. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Individual Presentation | 15 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | 150 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |