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NSCI6106 – Environmental Assessment for Applied Science

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Module code
NSCI6106
Module title
Environmental Assessment for Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills that enable students to take a process-based approach to environmental quality and its assessment.
Programmes
  • NZ2552
  • NZ2553
  • SC0901
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
  • Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
Total learning hours
150
Resources required
Content
- Freshwater macro-invertebrate indices - Water chemistry sampling and analysis for nutrients and major components - Water microbiology sampling and enumeration - Interplay between nutrient status, micro-organisms and chemistry in aquatic systems - Aquifer structure and water quality - Soil structure/composition and stratification - Degraded ecosystems; carbon loss from soil - The composition of the atmosphere - Topical issues related to the atmosphere; including ozone depletion, greenhouse gases and acid rain - The sources and impact of soil, water and air pollution; strategies to prevent or control degradation of soil, water and air quality - Micro-organisms in rhizosphere processes (carbon storage; nutrient availability) - Soil sampling and analysis for microbiological and chemistry quantities - Use of technologies to restore biodegraded ecosystems - Use of technologies in water and waste management - The role of monitoring and reporting programmes in environmental management - Interpret data from environmental monitoring programmes - Bi-cultural perspectives on environmental quality and degradation - The environment and Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Relevant legislation
Learning Outcomes
LO1 Assess environmental quality of an ecosystem through sample collection, analysis, and data interpretation. LO2 Analyse environmental and waste management practices within New Zealand industrial or community settings. LO3 Evaluate the implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and relevant legislation for environmental management in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course.
Learning and Teaching Resource
All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.