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ESC-20037 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 21 December 2024

ESC-20037 - Geoscience and Society
Coordinator: Ian Stimpson Room: WSF01 Tel: +44 1782 7 33182
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

-

Barred Combinations

-

Description for 2024/25

In this module you will learn about the essential contributions of geoscience to the economic, sustainable, environmental and cultural needs of society. It covers the benefits to society of geodiversity and geoconservation, the responsible (and irresponsible) exploitation of geological resources and the causes and impacts of natural and anthropogenic geological hazards on an increasing global population. Aspects of geoscience that relate to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are explored and assessed with the aim of students developing personal stewardship and skills in the effective communication on the importance of geoscience in society. Module workshops include practical applications of geoscience with the use of open access georesource and anthropogenic hazard assessment databases for technical data retrieval and critical analysis.

Aims
Develop an awareness of the essential contributions of geoscience to the economic, environmental and cultural needs of society.
Reflect on the aspects of geoscience that relate to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-20037/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically evaluate, communicate effectively and apply awareness of geoscience challenges in resource exploration and exploitation, geohazards, geodiversity management, and their impact on society: 1,2
communicate effectively and apply awareness of the contribution of geoscience towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
: 1,2
analyse and critique open access geoscience data for georesource and anthropogenic hazard assessment, and communicate effectively the importance of such data for future developments, societal needs and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: 1

Study hours

45 Active learning hours
- 30 hours scheduled synchronous class activity
- 15 hours structured engagement with online material
105 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Workbook weighted 40%
Workbook of Geoscience Database Exercises


2: Report weighted 60%
Geoscience and Society Report


The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 21 December 2024