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NSCI5514 – Environmental Issues in Applied Science

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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
  • SC0901
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