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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Environmental Impact and Risk Management
Reference ENM231 Version 11
Created December 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved April 2006 SCQF Points 15
Amended July 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide a practical guide to the technical and scientific concepts required by those who have professional responsibility for the design, management or conduct of environmental impact and risk assessment

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Criticise environmental systems in terms of their biotic and abiotic components.
2 Evaluate different types of environment and their associated environmental impacts.
3 Appraise sustainability approaches to risk evaluation
4 Deal with essential environmental risk assessment and risk management processes in engineering project planning with respect to energy production.

Indicative Module Content
Significance of the physical and social environments. Classifying impact (environment, economic, social, political). Quantitative and qualitative approaches to environmental resources and environmental impacts. The mechanisms by which pollutants are transported, sources and sinks of pollutants, contamination of the biotic and abiotic systems, remediation planning and execution. Environmental impact management and assessment techniques, Planning and decision-making in the project development process. Environmental Hazard and Risk Assessment. UN sustainability goals - land use. Case studies on energy transition.

Module Delivery
This is a lecture and tutorial based full time course, with case study work, plus private study and discussion. The course is available as an online learning module with online tutor support. A blend of distance learning and direct attendance is also possible.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 35 35
Non-Contact Hours 115 115
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: A case study supported by a field trip.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Normally a UK honours degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or related discipline at class 2.2 or above and proficiency in English language for academic purposes (IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or equivalent).
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules This module is not suitable for students following an MSc in Professional Studies programme unless they meet the entry qualifications stipulated in the University Regulations on admission and the prerequisites above.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
The indicative student workload for distance learning equates to the part time and the blended learning equates to the full time as given above.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 TRUJILLO AP, THURMAN HV, 2008, Essentials of Oceanography, 9th Ed, Pearson.
2 WAINWRIGHT and MULLIGAN (ed), 2013, Environmental Modelling: Finding Simplicity in Complexity [Kindle Edition], Wiley.
3 CRESSER M, et al, 2012, Introduction to Environmental Science: Earth and Man, Pearson.
4 PERMAN, et al, 2011, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, Addison Wesley.
5 TOR HUNDLOE, 2021, Environmental Impact Assessment Incorporating Sustainability Principles, Palgrave Macmillan

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