Module Descriptors
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, AGENCIES AND LEGISLATION
BIOL40563
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Mitchell
Email: P.Mitchell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 43
Independent Study Hours: 107
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Rees, P. A. 2002. Urban Environmental & Wildlife Law. Blackwell
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
www.defra.gov.uk
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
www.defra.gov.uk
Module Indicative Content
This module provides an awareness of a range of environmental policies and an understanding of the principal environmental legislation affecting wildlife and conservation in Great Britain. It also provides an overview of pertinent international legislation. Industry speakers come in as part of the delivery to ensure that the latest topical issues are always dealt with.
Module Additional Assessment Details
2 hour Exam 50% (LOs 1, 3, 4, 5)
2000 word report 50% (LOs 2, 4, 5)
Formative assessment:
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of assignment plans prior to submission.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures supported by tutorials 43hrs. Assignments to develop self-learning skills 107hrs. Assignments take the form of a brief, broken down into tasks. These tasks are researched and the information presented in the form of a report.