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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Environmental Crime & Ecocide | |||
| Reference | LL4021 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | December 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The module provides an overview of environmental crime, both domestically and internationally. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate the legal framework and procedure for environmental crime |
| 2 | Communicate the benefits or otherwise of a distinct crime of ecocide |
| 3 | Critically evaluate the moral and psychological theories around the perpetration of environmental crime |
| 4 | Evaluate the impact of environmental crime on society and how this can be mitigated |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module covers the key principles of environmental crime, with a focus on crimes relating to water, waste and wildlife. It would examine the particular issues of policy practice and procedure for dealing with environmental crime as a distinct area. It also examines the theories and pathologies of those who commit wildlife crime and its impact on society. Finally, the module places these issues in the wider international concept and in particular the growing understanding of ecocide. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered through a combination of workshops and tutorials. These will explore different perspectives on the core subject matter, using case studies and real life examples. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 14 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 136 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A written coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by way of a single assessment component weighted at 100%. A minimum grade D is required in order to pass the module | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Student must gain a grade A in the coursework. |
| B | Student must gain a grade B in the coursework. |
| C | Student must gain a grade C in the coursework. |
| D | Student must gain a grade D in the coursework. |
| E | Student must gain a grade E in the coursework. |
| F | Student must gain a grade F in the coursework. |
| 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 | |
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| None. | |