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ESC-40030 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

ESC-40030 - Case Studies in Sustainability
Coordinator: Sharon George Room: WSF13A Tel: +44 1782 7 33986
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

The abilities to assimilate data, work as a team and problem solve are fundamental to any career development. In this module you will work as a member of a team to analyse and consider scientific, political, management and ethical issues relating to problems in the environmental sustainability and green technology sectors. This will entail you reviewing several case studies and consulting widely.

Aims
This module aims to stimulate awareness into issues relevant to the sustainability agenda and enhance graduate and employability skills. A framework is provided to develop knowledge and confidence in assessing and evaluating complex and often conflicting information in ethical, economic, social and political and physical and scientific contexts. The module, using relevant case studies and scenarios, is designed to equip students with experience and skills in preparing for and leading successful evidence-based professional negotiations, debates and conflict resolution.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Process, evaluate and contextualise complex information from a range of specialist sources related to sustainability issues in a modern professional context
: 2
Describe the role of ethical, economic and policy and political issues at the forefront of sustainable professional practice relevant to energy planning, waste management and environmental protection: 2
Produce a detailed literature review showing the role and implications of contemporary research to future development in a relevant area such as sustainable energy development, waste management and/or environmental issues: 2
Use data and knowledge of contemporary peer reviewed academic research to formulate original conclusions
: 2
Produce a reflective report showing awareness of own learning and advancement of knowledge in the context of wider academic literature
: 1

Study hours

Lectures and tutorials 20 hours
Guided lecture preparation and reading 40 hours
Independent study 60 hours
Literature review research and writing 30 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Reflective Analysis weighted 20%
A 800-1000 word reflective report
A reflective critical report on study skills acquired, contribution to problem based learning, use of resources etc

2: Literature Review weighted 80%
A 2,500 word review of relevant printed and on-line reference material on a topic related to the module.
For the individual case selected the student should compile available printed and on-line reference material and provide a brief appraisal (a few sentences per reference as to why each has been chosen for inclusion)

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and 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/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024