Module Descriptors
WORKPLACE PROJECT IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GEOG40165
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 276
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 50%
- POSTER weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module provides the opportunity for the student to gain experience working in their own organisation or work placement by developing an in depth assignment on an appropriate sustainability/ environmental issue. Two aspects of the working environment will need to be considered. Firstly, a consideration must be given to the structural organisation and the roles and responsibilities of the sustainability/environmental manager/champion, and how they relate to others within the organisation, together with the student¿s temporary role. Secondly, the student must produce a structured analysis of the project s/he is being asked to undertake. Primary and secondary data can be gathered from the workplace. The student will be required to reflect on their contributions and identify areas of improvement in relation to sustainability/environmental management in their workplace project. Students will be asked to ensure that ethical considerations have been taken into account in the planning and execution of their projects.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A REPORT length 2000 WORDS weighted at 50% (LOs 4,5,6)
2000 word project that identifies and critically reflects upon the key (transferable) and other skills developed, the direct experiential learning acquired, how sustainability/environmental management knowledge and understanding relates to the placement, and how the student has contributed to the
sustainability/environmental management programme of the organisation.
A POSTER PRESENTATION, supported by an oral defence, weighted at 50% on organisational roles, your transferable skills and how procedures and processes contribute to environmental performance (LOs 1,2,3)
For each element of assessment, the student must achieve at least Grade Point 2
2000 word project that identifies and critically reflects upon the key (transferable) and other skills developed, the direct experiential learning acquired, how sustainability/environmental management knowledge and understanding relates to the placement, and how the student has contributed to the
sustainability/environmental management programme of the organisation.
A POSTER PRESENTATION, supported by an oral defence, weighted at 50% on organisational roles, your transferable skills and how procedures and processes contribute to environmental performance (LOs 1,2,3)
For each element of assessment, the student must achieve at least Grade Point 2
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered through a combination of :
1A) Strategy A (2 year accelerated part-time route): 2 days intensive workshops (14 hours) plus 10 week period of follow-up study of distance learning VLE activities (10 hours) for guidance and support in order to establish the parameters of the module plus progress reviews. Individual 1:1 email tutor support as required.
OR
1B) Strategy B (3 year part-time mode): Tutor led weekly whole class sessions (24 x1 hours) for guidance and support in order to establish the parameters of the module and carry out progress reviews. Individual 1:1 tutorials as required.
2) Independent learning to carry out project and prepare report (70 hours), prepare and present poster (70 hours) with the additional hours involving directed independent learning in the workplace.
1A) Strategy A (2 year accelerated part-time route): 2 days intensive workshops (14 hours) plus 10 week period of follow-up study of distance learning VLE activities (10 hours) for guidance and support in order to establish the parameters of the module plus progress reviews. Individual 1:1 email tutor support as required.
OR
1B) Strategy B (3 year part-time mode): Tutor led weekly whole class sessions (24 x1 hours) for guidance and support in order to establish the parameters of the module and carry out progress reviews. Individual 1:1 tutorials as required.
2) Independent learning to carry out project and prepare report (70 hours), prepare and present poster (70 hours) with the additional hours involving directed independent learning in the workplace.
Module Texts
ISO 14001 - Implementing an Environmental Management System Andreas Sturm. Pub. Free by Ellipson at: http://www.ellipson.com
Environmental Management Tools for SMEs - A Handbook at : http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/GH-14-98-065-EN-C
Environmental Management Tools for SMEs - A Handbook at : http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/GH-14-98-065-EN-C
Module Resources
Teaching room with PC, LCP, Internet access. Access to Learning Resource Centre. Access to suitable workplace for investigation, although the College may be used for this.