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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| CO2 Management | |||
| Reference | CSM001 | Version | 2 |
| Created | February 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | March 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.To explore the concept of individual, community, corporate, and national responsibilities in CO2 management 2.To provide an understanding of the various methodologies and available standards that can be used to assess CO2 footprints applicable to different situations 3.To build up skills in developing CO2 management policies and strategies for implementation | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically understand the drivers and barriers for CO2 management; |
| 2 | Critically understand the emission targets and reporting requirements; |
| 3 | Appraise, evaluate and discuss the key steps in a robust CO2 management strategy; |
| 4 | Appraise, evaluate and discuss GHG emissions and their CO2 equivalents; |
| 5 | Develop policies and strategies in reducing GHG emissions. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Introduction to CO2 Management Module - background to the needs for carbon management; Introduction to CO2 management terminologies, theoretical concepts, and applicative contexts; Society’s responsibilities towards CO2 reduction - environmental, social, financial, and political implications; Current policies in place for CO2 reduction - local, national, regional, global; Methodologies and standards for CO2 management; Monitoring and accounting for GHG emissions from building use, travel and transport, procurement activities, waste; Calculating CO2 equivalents from GHG emissions using available standards for organisations of different sizes; Developing policies and strategies in reducing GHG emissions Identifying drivers and barriers for CO2 management implementation |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Distance Learning course, with case studies, private study and discussion |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 100 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Closed Book Examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| 50% or greater in the assessment is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | >70% |
| B | 60-69% |
| C | 55-59% |
| D | 50-54% |
| E | 40-49% |
| F | <40% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | PURMAN, J., 2008. Tracking Your Carbon Footprint: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding & Inventorying Greenhouse Gas Emissions. iUniverse.com. |
| 2 | IPCC, 2007. Fourth Assessment Report. http://www.ipcc.ch/. |
| 3 | DEFRA, 2012 Guidelines to Defra / DECC’s GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting: Methodology Paper for Emission Factors http://www.defra.gov.uk/publications/ files/pb13792-emission-factor-methodology-paper-120706.pdf |