ES3S211 - Water Pollution and Management 17 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES3S211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Water Pollution and Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Anthony Harris | ||
| Module Team: | Angela Morris, James Cruwys, Emma Higgins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | |||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100670 - environmental history | 101045 - environmental chemistry | 101072 - pollution control |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aims of this module are:
(1) To critically evaluate the use of a range of environmental tools in analysing and investigating water pollution and its impacts
(2) To gain a theoretical and practical understanding of the methodologies available to investigate environmental pollution
(3) To gain an appreciation of the legal framework and its limitations in environmental management
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
Water pollution and environmental impacts in coastal and riverine environments. Approaches and methodologies for studying aquatic pollution. Chemical and biological environmental data sources used in water pollution studies. Types of contaminants in freshwater and marine environments. Impacts of multiple stressors. Mitigation and restoration. Environmental regulatory frameworks. Global, regional and local environmental impacts. Integrated case study and project work.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 14 |
| Fieldwork | 8 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Groupwork | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop a critical awareness of methods and legislative framework associated with the collection and analysis of environmental samples, and requirements for clear communication of results. |
| LO2 | Critically assess and design the most appropriate methodology, data outputs and limitations for an environmental investigation |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Poster 1 | Poster investigating environmental pollution and impacts | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Project report, based around an investigation of environmental contamination | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Poster 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |