Environmental Pollution

GEOG10161 Environmental Pollution 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 1 James Rothwell Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 This exciting module introduces you to the principles of environmental pollution. We will explore the major types of pollution in air, water and on land. We will think about the impacts and issues posed by environmental pollution. Finally we will reflect on the strategies used to prevent and control environmental pollution. This exciting module introduces you to the principles of environmental pollution. We will explore the major types of pollution in air, water and on land. We will think about the impacts and issues posed by environmental pollution. Finally we will reflect on the strategies used to prevent and control environmental pollution. • Provide an introduction to environmental pollution  • Review key concepts in environmental pollution • Develop an understanding of the causes and effects of pollution • Build awareness of the strategies used to control and manage pollution • Place contemporary problems of environmental pollution in a longer-term temporal perspective • Develop cognitive and analytical skills.   <ul><li>Describe and explain contemporary pollution issues</li><li>Describe and explain specific examples of environmental pollution</li><li>Describe and explain the causes and effects of key types of environmental pollution</li><li>Evaluate different pollution control strategies</li></ul> <ul><li>Evaluate scientific evidence of environmental pollution</li><li>Abstract and synthesise ideas and information</li></ul> <ul><li>Use literature search skills to identify relevant literature beyond the course recommended reading</li><li>Demonstrate effective writing skills</li></ul> Critically evaluate non-scientific material e.g. media articles <ul><li style="margin-left:18.0pt;">Environmental pollution: concepts and questions</li><li style="margin-left:18.0pt;">Urban air pollution</li><li style="margin-left:18.0pt;">Trans-boundary air pollution</li><li style="margin-left:18.0pt;">Water pollution</li><li style="margin-left:18.0pt;">Drinking water pollution</li><li style="margin-left:18.0pt;">Solid waste</li><li style="margin-left:18.0pt;">Metal pollution</li><li style="margin-left:18.0pt;">Pesticides</li><li style="margin-left:18.0pt;">Managing environmental pollution</li></ul> The course unit is delivered through 10 x 2 hour lecture classes. These will include opportunities for student interaction and discussion. Students are expected to read widely to support the lecture classes and undertake additional support activities indicated for each lecture. Lecture materials, notes and suggestions for independent activities to support the classes (including directed reading) will be signposted on the VLE site. 0 Other 100%  1.5-hour open book exam        Duration: 1.5 hours          Weighting: 100%  Written feedback on exam script. Opportunity to discuss with AA early in the following semester.  Formative Assessment: Discussion of key ideas in class and revision of semester in the final lecture class Feedback will be provided via: In class discussion. Verbal feedback through consultation hours.   BA(Hons) Geography BA(Hons) Geography First Year Optional BSc(Hons) Geography BSc(Hons) Geography First Year Optional BA (Hons) Geog w Int Study BA (Hons) Geog w Int Study First Year Optional BSc (Hons) Geog w Int Study BSc (Hons) Geog w Int Study First Year Optional MGeog MGeog First Year Optional MGeog (with Planning) MGeog (with Planning) First Year Optional MGeog with International Dev MGeog with International Dev First Year Optional Y Selected Readings:* Hill, M.K. (2020) Understanding Environmental Pollution. 4th edition. Cambridge University Press. Other editions are also suitable. *Key Text. Elsom, D.M. (1992). Atmospheric pollution: a global problem. Blackwell, Oxford.  Gray, N.F. (2008). Drinking Water Quality: Problems and Solutions. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.  Harrison, R.M. (2006). An Introduction to Pollution Science. Royal Society of Chemistry, London.  Mason, C.F. (2002). Biology of freshwater pollution. Prentice Hall, Harlow.Key JournalsEnvironmental Pollution. Environmental Science and Policy. Environmental Science and Technology. Journal of Environment Management. Science of the Total Environment.  Water Air and Soil Pollution.   Lectures 20 0 80