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APMA507 - What is Sustainability?- CPD

APMA507-What is Sustainability?- CPD

Module Provider: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Caroline Rymer
Email: c.rymer@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This distance learning module aims to encourage students to critically analyse what is meant by ‘sustainability’, and the various frameworks that can be used to assess the sustainability of a particular system. A series of topics will be introduced using online interactive exercises and discussion fora. 


Aims:

To investigate in depth the issues associated with ensuring a system is ‘sustainable’, and develop means of assessing the sustainability of a system. 


Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, students will be able to:




  • critically evaluate the various definitions of the term ‘sustainability’

  • select appropriate frameworks for the assessment of sustainability

  • critically evaluate the sustainability of particular systems. 


Additional outcomes:


  • use appropriate tools to identify reliable information and literature on a given topic

  • communicate research findings clearly


Outline content:

Topics within this module include:




  • Definitions of sustainability and frameworks of assessment

  • Issues and scoping

  • Ethical measures of sustainability

  • Economic measures of sustainability

  • Environmental measures of sustainability


Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Each topic will be introduced with some interactive online material.  There will be a series of online discussion fora and exercises.


Contact hours:
  Autumn Spring Summer
Demonstration 30
Guided independent study: 35
       
Total hours by term 65
       
Total hours for module

Summative Assessment Methods:
Method Percentage

Summative assessment- Examinations:

There is no assessment on this module.


Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

There is no assessment on this module.


Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

There is no assessment on this module.


Assessment requirements for a pass:

There is no assessment on this module.


Reassessment arrangements:

There is no assessment on this module.


Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None


Last updated: 30 July 2021

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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