Module Descriptors
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
GEOG70250
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 0
Independent Study Hours: 150
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT - THIRD ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Texts
Corporate Environmental Management 1. Systems and Strategies. 2nd Edition
Ed. Richard Welford Earthscan. 1998
Business and the Environment
Ed. Richard Welford and Richard Starkey. Earthscan. 1996
Clean and Competitive
Rupert Howes, Jim Skea and Bob Whelan. Earthscan. 1997
Hijacking Environmentalism - Corporate Responses to Sustainable Development
Richard Welford. Earthscan. 1997
Croner's Environmental Management - Policy and Procedures
Croner Publications Ltd.
Ed. Richard Welford Earthscan. 1998
Business and the Environment
Ed. Richard Welford and Richard Starkey. Earthscan. 1996
Clean and Competitive
Rupert Howes, Jim Skea and Bob Whelan. Earthscan. 1997
Hijacking Environmentalism - Corporate Responses to Sustainable Development
Richard Welford. Earthscan. 1997
Croner's Environmental Management - Policy and Procedures
Croner Publications Ltd.
Module Resources
Course textbooks and learning materials - as supplied
Suitable computer that is able to access the WWW, the University server and Blackboard
Library facilities as necessary
Suitable computer that is able to access the WWW, the University server and Blackboard
Library facilities as necessary
Module Additional Assessment Details
2x written assignments @ 30% each (~1500 words)
[Outcomes 1-2 or 1-4 and 6-10]
1 written assignment @ 40% (~2500 words)
[Outcomes 1 - 10]
Pass criteria
Coherence and soundness in response. Good understanding of the subject matter, evidence of reading beyond the VLE study guide together with good use of relevant examples. Tasks competently completed.
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Merit criteria
A very good awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed cogently and lucidly. Work is of good quality, evidencing well-focussed observations and the addressing of all of the obvious key questions. Evidence of sound reading and a thorough critical analysis of the available literature
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Distinction criteria
Originality and creativity in response. Accurate and thorough understanding of the subject matter, evidence of wide reading beyond the VLE study guide, excellent use of relevant examples. Tasks thoroughly and comprehensively completed.
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
[Outcomes 1-2 or 1-4 and 6-10]
1 written assignment @ 40% (~2500 words)
[Outcomes 1 - 10]
Pass criteria
Coherence and soundness in response. Good understanding of the subject matter, evidence of reading beyond the VLE study guide together with good use of relevant examples. Tasks competently completed.
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Merit criteria
A very good awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed cogently and lucidly. Work is of good quality, evidencing well-focussed observations and the addressing of all of the obvious key questions. Evidence of sound reading and a thorough critical analysis of the available literature
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Distinction criteria
Originality and creativity in response. Accurate and thorough understanding of the subject matter, evidence of wide reading beyond the VLE study guide, excellent use of relevant examples. Tasks thoroughly and comprehensively completed.
See Criterion Referencing Guide in the Student Handbook:
Sect. 8.7
Module Learning Strategies
Distributed learning using the Blackboard virtual learning environment
A 2/3-day workshop (based at the University) prior to undertaking the module
You will attend a workshop at which you will be introduced to the module content and themes, and learning resources. Over subsequent weeks, you will work through course material that provides a structure for reading key texts and papers, and specifying tasks that must be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in your designated learning group.
A 2/3-day workshop (based at the University) prior to undertaking the module
You will attend a workshop at which you will be introduced to the module content and themes, and learning resources. Over subsequent weeks, you will work through course material that provides a structure for reading key texts and papers, and specifying tasks that must be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in your designated learning group.
Module Indicative Content
This module will provide an understanding of basic environmental and sustainable business practices, as well as an explanation of how to go about the process of formulating the environmental policy, objectives and targets for an organisation. It will cover the principles of environmental management, and will offer an opportunity for you to gain an appreciation of the wider impact of environmental policy and regulation in corporate environmental planning. It will help you to understand the reasoning for engaging in a corporate environmental continual improvement process and explain the value of communication with internal and external stakeholders. It will provide you with knowledge of environmental management quality standards such as ISO 14001 and EMAS, and an understanding of how environmental management systems are audited and reported upon.