ES2S200 - Global Production and Consumption 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Global Production and Consumption | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Jonathan Duckett | ||
| Module Team: | Thomas Lambourne, Anthony Harris | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100408 - environmental geography | 101510 - environmentalism | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To critically examine the production and consumption of commodities within the context of social, cultural, economic, political and environmental challenges.
To critically evaluate sustainable practices of production and consumption.
In engaging with the module appropriately, students will fully achieve level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the following USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Communication - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Leadership - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Innovation and Enterprise - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Project Management - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Digital Literacy - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Production and consumption are a driving forces of the global economy that impact our use of natural resources and the environment. The module first critically examines the social, cultural, political, economic and environmental impacts of the production and consumption of commodities. The module then evaluates how processes of production and practices of consumption can be adapted to become more sustainable.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 |
| Seminar | 22 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Directed Study | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To critically examine practices of sustainability applied to global production and consumption. |
| LO2 | To critically evaluate the environmental, economic, political, social and cultural dimensions of production and consumption. |
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 | Presentation: Sustainability Evaluation | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Observational Journal 1 | Blog: Commodity Biography Blog | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Observational Journal 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |