| Unit name | Environmental Management, Policy and Regulation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENGM0028 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Gronow |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
N/A |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
N/A |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The unit begins by introducing sustainable development and related concepts of carrying capacity, including a brief history of sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals. The history and development of international, European and UK Environmental policy and regulation is then discussed, with examples of key tools and mechanisms used by governments and regulators to control pollution and other environmental issues. This will enable students to examine how policy and regulation has informed economically and environmentally sustainable practices within governments and individual organisations.
Using water regulation in the UK as an example, the unit explores how the quality and quantity of water can be regulated using both public and private sector approaches. Environmental impact assessment and environmental management systems and plans will also be introduced, as these are key tools that both regulators and organisations use to manage their environmental impacts.
This unit will be taught by leading practitioners in the area of environmental policy.
At the end of this module, the successful student will be able to:
M6.1 Understand how policy and regulatory frameworks and institutional frameworks are applied to environmental protection and water resource management;
M6.2 Understand how regulation and self-regulation of industry can be applied to control impacts on the environment and water resources;
M6.3 Critically evaluate policy and regulatory frameworks and institutional frameworks in terms of delivering sustainability outcomes, particularly in relation to water resource protection and management.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
The Unit will be assessed by 100% coursework consisting of a 5000-7000 word report covering key concepts taught in the unit, but also requiring further reading and research. Opportunities for formative feedback on some components of the assessment will be provided.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
