Year
2012
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 50-minute lecture weekly
1 x 100-minute seminar fortnightly
1 x 120-minute computer lab fortnightly
1 x 100-minute seminar fortnightly
1 x 120-minute computer lab fortnightly
Prerequisites
1 1 of EASC1101, EASC1601, EASC1211, CPES2039
2 1 of EASC1102, EASC1602, EASC1212
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)
2 1 of EASC1102, EASC1602, EASC1212
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)
Enrolment not permitted
ENVR2100 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic is in two parts. Part 1: Methods of measurement of environmental variables, collection and analysis of environmental scientific data, including the application of simple models as tools for testing and verifying hypotheses. Part 2: in-depth analysis of specific environmental case studies from scientific, social and ethical viewpoints.
Educational aims
To develop an understanding of the strategies employed in studying environmental problems, and the range of issues that need to be considered.
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:
- Assess the scientific, social and ethical aspects of environmental issues
- Compare sampling strategies
- Assess monitoring and measurement techniques in terms of cost, time and accuracy in relation to project requirements
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2012 are no longer published.
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