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Core Module Information
Module title: Achieving Sustainability: a better world is possible
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ENV08109
Module leader: Mark Huxham
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module is offered across the university as a choice. It is part of the University's commitment to Environmental Sustainability and introduces students from multiple disciplines to the core ideas of sustainability, drawing on scientific, economic, cultural and philosophical thinking. Because students from different disciplines all have different timetables, with no shared slots, we need to work outside of usual timetable hours to make this accessible; this usually includes one Saturday workshop and four early evening lectures. Please do not choose this module if you know that attendance at these times will be impossible.The main focus is on working together, in interdisciplinary teams, on projects you design that can have a positive impact on sustainability. You will be involved in designing the assessment for these projects, to ensure that this is appropriate for what you want to do. Each team will be allocated a coach, from the teaching staff, to help you in this process.You will also consider what your home discipline can offer to achieving a sustainable world and will explain this to students from other disciplines. You will produce a 'sustainability CV' and receive feedback on it. Lectures and workshops will consider sustainability from scientific, cultural and business perspectives. In addition you will look at the psychological and emotional implications of studying and working for sustainability and share ways in which we can build emotional resilience in the face of these challenges, looking to improve your own psychological resilience and ability to effect change.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify and plan creative practical actions to promote sustainability and show how these relate to one or more of the key ideas of sustainability that are discussed in the module.

LO2: Collaborate to deliver a practical outcome designed to promote sustainability and evaluate its potential for impact.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mark Huxham
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 6 We will meet on Saturday of week 4 for the day (6 hours) to form our project groups, refine our project ideas and establish initial workplans and group work agreements
Face To Face Seminar 3 Presentation of your group work for assessment and for the education and enjoyment of your peers
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 60 This is the core of the module - you will need to work with your group of 2-5 peers to achieve your project goals. This will involve meeting with your group members but also working independently to achieve allocated group tasks. You will also need to plan together how your will present your work.
Online Guided independent study 116 You will need to conduct your own independent study throughout the module. This includes the essential recommended reading for each week, the research needed during your group project and the work on your individual and group assessments.
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 4 Your group will meet with your group coach, at times that suit you, during your group work, to help you achieve your goals
Face To Face Lecture 11 Three (week 1) then two hour lecture slots in weeks 1-5 to allow face to face interaction and give you an overview of the science, culture, business and psychological elements of sustainability
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 70 1~2 Week 10 HOURS= 3 hours Project - Practical. Assessed during a group presentation usually held in week 10
Project - Written 30 1~2 Week 11 , WORDS= 2000 words A sustainability CV, building on your initial formative assessment, that describes your sustainability skills. In addition you will submit a description of how your learning during the first five weeks of the module informed the operation of your group work.
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Achieving Sustainability: a better world is possible
 

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