NSCI5514 – Environmental Issues in Applied Science
Module code
NSCI5514
Module title
Environmental Issues in Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge of environmental issues from a bicultural perspective.
Programmes
- NZ2552
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Describe the processes governing the composition of the atmosphere and hydrosphere. LO2 Discuss the sustainable use of natural and man-made environments. LO3 Investigate a range of current environmental issues in an Aotearoa/New Zealand context.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course supports both achievement and competency-based assessment. Competency-based course completion: Akonga must successfully complete all specified assessment items in order to pass this course. Achievement based course completion: Akonga must submit all specified assessment items, achieve all learning outcomes, and obtain at least 50% overall in order to pass this course.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Content
- - The chemistry, microbiology and biology of water, soil, and air - Natural and man-made environments - Role of the Treaty of Waitangi in the sustainable use of resources and environmental management - Sustainable practices and value systems Shifting baseline syndrome - Kaitiakitanga - Climate change - Ocean acidification - Sustainable use of energy - Waste and recycling - Ecological footprints - Other topical environmental issues
