ENVR06089 2019 Introduction to Environmental Science

Communicate current environmental issues to a scientific/non-scientific audience

Discuss the role of various environment-related government and non- government organisations.

Plan and execute an environmental survey and present the information gained to a scientific/non scientific audience.

The students will be exposed to a blend of learning activities e.g. lectures, site visits independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address various student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material e.g. powerpoint presentations and supplementary reading material) and a means of assessment (e.g. uploading assignments and journals).

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During the delivery of this module, self-learning is encouraged among students through the use of comprehensive on-line resources including voice-supported presentations and on-line notes. Regular summative tests are used to encourage engagement with the module, monitor progress and provide feedback. This approach enables the student to take timely corrective action, in the event of failure to achieve the required standard, before the results significantly impact on the final grade.

Repeat assessment, where relevant, will involve assignment and/or short tests that provides evidence that the student has met the subject and topic learning outcomes to the required standard.

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1. Communicate current environmental issues to a scientific/non-scientific audience

Global issues (e.g. biodiversity loss, global warming/climate change, fuel crisis, deforestation, desertification, pressure on water resources, etc.)

2. Discuss the role of various environment-related government and non- government organisations.

-Some examples include Environmental Protection Agency. Local authorities,  An Bord Pleanala, Teagasc, Cre, Birdwatch Ireland, Inland Fisheries Ireland, Marine Institute, Whale and Dolphin Society, 

3. Identify the role of the individual in pollution and pollution prevention.

-Resource demands and waste streams from centres of population. 

-Water/Air/Soil Pollution

-Water and Wastewater treatment

4. Plan and execute an environmental survey and present the information gained to a scientific/non scientific audience

- Designing and Undertaking an environmental survey.

-Survey methods

-Data collation and presenting results and findings

5. Discuss the role of the environmental scientist in modern life.

-Profile of an environmental scientist and relationship with other environmental stakeholders.

-Typical jobs in environmental science