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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2007 - 2008
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To teach an appreciation of the importance and nature of environmental sampling, analysis and monitoring. To teach an appreciation of the importance of correct sampling approaches within environmental monitoring. To describe analytical technologies and technical tools to qualify, quantify and assess anthropogenic affects upon the environment. To understand the nature and implementation of effective pollution control measures. To develop an awareness of clean-up procedures for pollution incidents. To develop an awareness of legal tools for the control of environmental damage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes: To be able to describe the importance and application of effective environmental monitoring. To be able to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic activity upon the environment. To be able to describe measures of pollution control, both legal and technical. To be aware of clean-up procedures for environmental pollution incidents. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Syllabus: -Environmental sampling, (gases, water and solids) - Environmental analysis (gases, water and solids) - Monitoring the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere -Technical measures for pollution and emission control (chemical and biological) - Modelling global change -Environmental impact assessments -Pollution control legislation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Introduction to Environmental Analysis / Roger Reeve – Wiley, 2002 The changing global environment / ed. Neil Roberts - Blackwell, 1994. Environmental Monitoring/ B. Wiersma – CRC Press, 2004. Environmental Impact assessment / Christopher Wood – 2nd Ed. Longman, 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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