Environment, Ecology and Development (L2123)
Environment, Ecology and Development
Module L2123
Module details for 2010/11.
36 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The impact of social and economic transformations, and technological development on people, the environment and ecology in the Tropics. Historical perspectives, present day impacts and future scenarios will be examined. The course will in particular explore the continuing impact of colonisation, and colonial policies on the environment, discuss problems relating to sustainability in marginal environments, water based development schemes and examine the roles of indigenous environmental knowledge, intellectual property rights and biotechnology. It will compare local and international perspectives on wildlife, ecotourism and environmental protection.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, a successful student should be able to:
1. Understand the ecological and environmental impact of development schemes, programmes and activities.
2. Critically evaluate the likely environmental impacts of development schemes, activities and proposals.
3. Carry out a substantive piece of individual research, normally based on secondary sources, on an issue concerned with either the environment and/or ecological dimensions of a development scheme, activity or proposal.
4. Write a substantive report on an issue concerning the inter-relationships between environment and/or ecology and development.
Generic outcomes
1. An understanding of appropriate note taking approaches and use of internet resources.
2. An ability to prepare and deliver class presentations.
3. The ability to produce correct referencing and bibliographies.
4. Understanding of how to choose a dissertation topic; prepare and structure a dissertation showing clear organisation and consistent argument; the proper utilisation of evidence.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (8000 words) | Summer Term Week 5 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring & Summer Terms | Seminar | 2 hours | 111111111100 |
| Spring & Summer Terms | Lecture | 1 hour | 111111111100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr David Robinson
Convenor, Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/2275
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