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CE50172: Introduction to environmental management

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2018/9
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Chemical Engineering
Further information on credits Credits: 6      [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Further information on notional study hours Notional Study Hours: 120
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period:
Semester 2
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • COURSEWORK (CW 100%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
The aim is to give the student an understanding of the challenge which the environment presents to business and industry, and why and how business and industry should respond to this challenge.

Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing this unit, students should be able to identify the role of environmental management systems in responding to the environmental challenge. They should understand the range of environmental management tools relevant to environmental management systems meeting the ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and how they applied together. They will also have gained an introduction to, and overview of, all the other modules of the IEM programme, both compulsory and optional.

Skills:
In studying the distance learning materials students will develop skills in self-study, supported by guidance in the student handbook and a guide to study provided in the Introduction Pack. In completing assignments students practice their written expression in essay form.

Content:
The environmental challenge, environmental legislation, environmental management systems, environmental science, an overview of Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Audit, Economic Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment, Clean Technology, Energy Management, Risk Management.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

CE50172 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Chemistry

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