Environmental Systems

Description

Within the Environmental Systems module (CEWM11001) you will look at the principles of Earth systems and considers the fundamentals of earth and environmental sciences so that you develop an understanding of the physical environment and its relationship to resource use and protection.  You will also consider the management of freshwater, oceanic and coastal environments, as well as the terrestrial environment leading to issues surrounding changes in climate and the impacts on environment, society and adaptation.  The module concludes with a look at environmental management systems and environmental auditing linking with an industrial focus.  This introductory module presents a framework for students to further their studies within environmental studies, including sustainability technology and waste and resource management.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

  • Gain a critical understanding of the main components of the Earth System, i.e., the atmosphere, land, water, their interrelationships, and interactions with the biosphere
  • To demonstrate a critical awareness of the impact of human activities on the environment and the principles of sustainability
  • Apply knowledge to complex issues and demonstrate originality when utilizing the principles of environmental management systems and auditing techniques

This is an SCQF Level 11 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

To view the module descriptor, please visit Programme Specifications and Module Descriptors 

 

Delivery 

This module will be delivered at the Paisley campus.  Timetable to be confirmed.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Professor Andrew Hursthouse.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk    

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further enrolment information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  

 

Further study

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our MSc Environmental Management.

Our MSc Environmental Management course prepares you for a career in the growing environmental and resource management sector, where there is increasing global demand for skilled graduates.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our MSc Sustainable Technology.

Our MSc Sustainable Technology course prepares you for careers in the sustainable engineering sector where there is increasing demand for graduates. 

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

Also, you may wish to consider our ground-breaking Master’s in Professional Practice (MProf).

The provides a personal, tailored learning experience at postgraduate level, blending personal development with academic studies where you build your own programme of study.

For the first time, learners can choose modules from across a wide range of options offered by all four Schools at UWS, allowing you to create a bespoke curriculum, with support and guidance from programme staff.

This personalised approach ensures that each learner's unique needs are recognised, supported, and integrated into the qualification they receive.  There are options for you to achieve a Postgraduate certificate, a Postgraduate Diploma, or a full Masters qualification. 

The UWS CPD Centre can also support your first steps onto the MProf through the following module:

For further information regarding these postgraduate programmes, please contact ask@uws.ac.uk

For further information regarding any of the above modules, please contact cpd@uws.ac.uk

 

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