SCIE406 – Science of Environmental Management
Module code
SCIE406
Module title
Science of Environmental Management
Prescription
To enable students to apply knowledge and skills relating to the science of the environment in an operational and/or research context.
Programmes
- SX1705
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of life cycles and environments of New Zealand's ecosystems
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand climate and the effects on New Zealand ecosystems
Identify and apply knowledge of a selection of significant New Zealand flora and fauna - Content
- New Zealand environments and ecosystems
-Life cycles of a selection of significant flora and fauna in New Zealand ecosystems
-New Zealand climate patterns and their impact on New Zealand ecosystems
-New Zealand flora and fauna - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning will be facilitated using a range of teaching and learning methods, which may include:
Practical - laboratory; practical or workshop sessions and activities; demonstrations
Theory - includes web-supported tutor facilitated/directed presentations; lectures and tutorials; group activities; peer presentations and review; group/individual research; online learning activities; case studies; guest speakers - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence100
Assessment in this module is achievement-based. The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks. To pass this module all tasks must be submitted and an overall minimum pass mark of 50 is required.