| Credit Weighting: |
10
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| No. of Students: |
Min 20, Max 40.
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| Pre-requisite(s): |
None
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| Co-requisite(s): |
None
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| Teaching Period(s): |
Semesters 1 or 2. (semester details for this module will be confirmed at the start of the programme).
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| Teaching Methods: |
60hr(s) Directed Study (directed learning with online programme materials and video lectures); 24hr(s) Directed Study (online moderated activities - personal online tutoring and online group discussions); 65hr(s) Other (self-directed reading and reflective practice)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
Dr Séamus O Tuama, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Lecturer(s): |
Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Module Objective: |
To introduce techniques and methodologies of environmental protection. To introduce the evolution of eco-social policy.
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| Module Content: |
Environmental Quality Standards; Risk assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Appropriate Assessment. The module also includes a detailed review of the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in terms of environmental legislation, waste management and life cycle analysis. The evolution towards eco-social policy, payment for ecosystem services and carbon taxation will also be discussed.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Understand and perform environmental risk assessment.
- Identify the stages of conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment.
- Outline the role of the EPA in environmental enforcement.
- Prepare a scoping or other assessment report based on a case study evaluation.
- Demonstrate how organisations can manage their activities and services in an environmentally sustainable way.
- Appreciate the role of eco-social policies in achieving sustainable welfare with reference to relevant case studies.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1 x Practical, 60 marks; 1 x 1,000 word Journal/ Paper review, 60 marks; 1 x 1,000 word Case Study, 60 marks; Online Participation Activities, 20 marks.).
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| Compulsory Elements: |
Continuous Assessment.
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| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): |
Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
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| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: |
40%.
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| End of Year Written Examination Profile: |
No Formal Written Examination.
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| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: |
Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.
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