Teaching and assessment for Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

You will learn about key dimensions of the concept of an unequal world in human and environmental systems. This will cover topics like:

• development
• vulnerability
• underlying causes
• global inequalities
• pressures on environmental resources
• links to environmental hazard

This module develops core knowledge and skills for Environmental Science. There is a focus on three main themes:

• environmental chemistry
• ecology and population biology
• renewable energy

This module will provide work experience alongside university study to further enhance employability and help you plan for your future.

It will suit students who can bring a professional attitude to their internship and are keen to take practical steps towards developing transferable skills for their future.

This module covers the micro aspects of the economy by focusing on the basic theories of consumer and firm behaviour under various settings.

You will learn about the conditions in which markets will or will not produce desirable outcomes and the role of government in improving the operation of markets.

Macroeconomic decisions are made every day that impact our lives, you will learn more about these Policies and how governments make their decisions.

Using Econland, an economic simulation game, you will have the chance to make the Macroeconomic decisions and learn how the theories work in practise.

This module covers key sub-disciplines in human geography. You will explore different social, cultural, and political issues in the contemporary world

This module explores key concepts and theories developed by physical geography in order to interpret and understand landforms, water, and landscape evolution.

You will learn about a key structure called a vector space.

Some of the simplest vector spaces are subsets of the 3-dimensional space in which we live. There are many other sets that share this structure.

You will learn more about solving differential equations.

Previously seen concepts such as linear independence, basis and null spaces are explored. This will be in the context of matrix algebra.

Concepts such as determinants and eigenvalues will be introduced.

Learn about partial derivatives and their properties.

Study integration of multi-variable functions including techniques such as change of variables.

This module provides a grounding in theory and methods in contemporary experimental psychology.

It will give you a broad overview of the structure and functional consequences of the human mind, covering topics such as neuropsychology, sensation and perception, language, and thinking and deciding.

This module explores the different aspects that influence the development of humans from birth to old age.

It discusses cognitive, social, linguistic, and moral development throughout the lifespan, including reflections on mental health and psychological wellbeing. You will discover how the human mind develops and diverges to create unique individuals.

This module will help you prepare your dissertation in either geography or environmental science.

You will learn about the broad conceptual and methodological frames behind geography and environmental science.

You will learn how these inform their study and practice

Through this module, you will develop your confidence in working with data. You will gain the knowledge needed to decode information.

You will cover a range of statistical techniques. These will allow you to understand patterns and present insights from the data we are working with.

This module provides the opportunity to undertake fieldwork in a new environment and to develop skills in field research.

You will design, undertake, and write-up a piece of research.

You will acquire the skills and confidence needed for your 4th year research dissertation.

This module examines the distribution of organisms across different geographical areas. It also looks at the reasons behind spatial variations in biodiversity.

It also explores the mechanisms by which organisms move and adapt. You will learn how life will respond to ongoing environmental change.

This module is designed to expand your understanding of the role of place and space in the social and cultural construction of childhood(s)

Develop an understanding of the science of the Earth’s water resources and the potential risks that they pose to society. Learn about key geohazards on Earth and how society addresses specific issues of hazard assessment and how to cope with risk.

In this module you will explore a combination of classic and contemporary criminology theories. You will explore their practical application in urban and natural environments.

You will be encouraged to engage critically with these theories. You will hear from practitioners about how they are used in their everyday work.

The world is changing rapidly. Information on location helps us assess, manage, plan, and communicate such changes. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are powerful systems for handling, analysing, and visualising location-based information.

In this module you will gain experience with leading GIS software applied to a range of problems.

Learn about processes which shape the geography of cities. You will engage with theoretical debates which shape interpretations of the city.

Sustainability refers to resource management practices that avoid compromising future generation's interests. Public bodies, companies and individuals are all concerned with sustainability. There are however obstacles to achieving it.

You will explore the challenges and opportunities regarding sustainability.

In this module you will learn a combination of classic and contemporary criminology theories. You will also explore their practical application in urban and natural environments.

You will engage critically with these theories. You will also hear from practitioners about how they are used in their everyday work.

You will learn more on the role of place and space in the social and cultural construction of childhood(s)

Develop an understanding of the science of the Earth’s water resources and the potential risks that they pose to society. Explore key geohazards on Earth and how society addresses specific issues of hazard assessment and how to cope with risk.

You will learn to use GIS to handle, analyse, and communicate location-based information. You gain experience with leading GIS software and datasets applied to a range of problems.

This module is taught in parallel with GE32012 Geographical Information Systems.

Learn about processes which shape the geography of cities. You will engage with theoretical debates which shape interpretations of the city.

The Polar regions are rich in natural resources and linked strongly into the global climate system such that what happens in the Polar regions affects us all.

However, the Arctic and Antarctic regions are changing very rapidly in response to climate change, with far-reaching implications now and into the future.