University home
>
Unit and programme catalogues in 2013/14
>
Unit catalogue
>
Faculty of Engineering
>
Department of Civil Engineering
>
Environmental Systems
Unit information: Environmental Systems in 2013/14
Please note: you are viewing unit and programme information
for a past academic year. Please see the current academic year for up to date information.
| Unit name |
Environmental Systems |
| Unit code |
EFMGM3401 |
| Credit points |
15 |
| Level of study |
M/7
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Howden |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
Department of Civil Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
Environmental Systems
Aims:
- Develop knowledge of environmental systems; in particular, ecosystems, resources and human impact on the global environment:
- Provide understanding of the working of these systems and to enable the student to make technical and management decisions in the light of this understanding:
- Use this understanding to critically review international, national and organisational policies with respect to sustainable development.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Undertake a critical analysis of the environmental impact of human activities such as agriculture and industry:
- Critically assess an environmental policy statement and suggest improvements:
- Apply a holistic environmental perspective to decisions in the workplace.
