ENVR08034 2019 Principles of Sustainability
Full Title
Principles of Sustainability
Transcript Title
Principles of Sustainability
Code
ENVR08034
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
08 - Level 8
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Steve Tonry, Declan Feeney
Programme Membership
SG_SENVM_K08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Management
Description
This module explores the principles of sustainability starting with the Brundtland report and the blueprint for sustainable development across all areas of human activity as outlined in the agenda 21 publication of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. As part of the module students define sustainability and investigate how sustainable development can be promoted at local, regional and national level across different economic sectors e.g. agriculture, energy generation, industry etc. The module explores the EU Sustainable Development Strategy which deals in an integrated way with economic, environmental and social issues. The module introduces current sustainability indicators used to monitor progress to a more sustainable future and how it impacts our current and future generations.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Interrogate the concept of sustainability and its importance to human society
2.
Consider the principles, terminology and main issues of sustainability
3.
Debate issues associated with sustainable development at local, national and international level
4.
Discuss the development and implementation of sustainability indicators to measure progress in achieving sustainable development
5.
Evaluate how to apply the principles of sustainability across all sectors, in particular in the field of environmental management
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered part‑time. This will include lectures and site visits augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student learning needs. Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals).
Module Assessment Strategies
The assessment strategy will focus on helping the learner to apply the theory to typical practical scenarios that may arise in the workplace.
Two Continuous Assessments worth 50% of module marks, 50% for final theory exam.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam.
Indicative Syllabus
The concept of sustainability, sustainable development and its practical implications.
Sustainability and the environmental sciences
The social dimensions of sustainability
Economics, the dismal science and its impact on sustainability
Measuring sustainability
Sustainability indicators on a local, national and international level
The challenges of sustainable development, environment and poverty
National and international sustainable development strategies
Natural resource accounting.
Sustainable natural resource management case studies.
What does a sustainable world look like?
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation on Real World Case Study | Coursework Assessment | Group Project | 20 % | Week 5 | 3,4 |
| 2 | Evaluate the Sustainability Indicators of an Organisation | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 30 % | Week 10 | 5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | Week 15 | 1,2,4,5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Presentations / Lectures / Group Work / Site Visits | 4.5 | Once Per Semester | 0.30 |
| Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | On Line Lectures | 2.0 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Research, Reading, Synthesising, Report Writing, Studying | 10.0 | Weekly | 10.00 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Directed Learning, Reading List, Current Affairs | 1.7 | Weekly | 1.70 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.30 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
An Introduction to Sustainable Development Routledge Perspectives on Development
An Introduction to Sustainable Development Routledge Perspectives on Development
Recommended Reading
Economic Development : What Everyone Needs to Know Oxford University Press Inc
Economic Development : What Everyone Needs to Know Oxford University Press Inc
Recommended Reading
Factfulness : Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Factfulness : Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Recommended Reading
Doughnut Economics : Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist Cornerstone
Doughnut Economics : Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist Cornerstone
Module Resources
Journal Resources
As directed by lecturer on module Moodle page.
URL Resources
As directed by lecturer on module Moodle page.
Other Resources
As directed by lecturer on module Moodle page.
Additional Information
None.