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ME52054: Science-based decision making

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: EXOB 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Science-based decision making exam (EXOB 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes:
* Analyse quantitative and qualitative data in order to appraise a given carbon reduction intervention.
* Select and apply appropriate modelling approaches for a given context.
* Critique a given analysis, identifying uncertainties, limitations and making recommendations.
* Explain key carbon accounting principles taking a lifecycle approach.


Synopsis: You will develop a principled approach for making sound evidence-based decisions. You'll use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods, enabling you to objectively appraise the impacts (both positive and negative) of carbon reduction interventions.

Content: Scientific basis and need for action on climate change, including challenges of speed and scale. Measuring, calculating and reporting of carbon emissions including GHG scopes and lifecycle analysis. Key initiatives and developments in zero-carbon such as Science Based targets, offsetting principles, GHG Scopes.

Course availability:

ME52054 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management

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