BSEN40820

Learning Outcomes:

(1) Define an appropriate goal and scope for the assessment of a carbon footprint of a product
(2) Review data sources and assemble a representative data inventory or a specific product
(3) Develop an excel-based model for the quantification of a carbon footprint of a product
(4) Report the carbon footprint of a product in line with international standards

Indicative Module Content:

The module will introduce the concept and importance of carbon footprinting. The ISO standards for the assessment of the carbon footprint of products will be discussed throughout the module with case studies used to illustrate the application of the standards to a project. Critical review, reporting and certification will be covered as important topics in assessing the quality of a carbon footprint.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

1. Lectures to deliver theory: Students will have access to this content asynchronously to allow for fully flexible engagement and learning.
2. Synchronous Tutorial Sessions: students will engage in tutorial sessions delivered in webinar style to facilitate real time interaction. Students will be challenges and supported to explore and engage on course content and directed learning presented asynchronously.
3. Asynchronous discussion forums to connect students: a task will be set which students will be required to engage with to explore, challenge, critically evaluate and exchange ideas.
4. Assignments: to develop critical awareness, analysis, synthesis and communication skills.
5. Directed Study: Learners will be directed to access and work through a program of content which will be delivered asynchronously. This approach will enable the students to access and work through a program of content at a time of their choosing within the weekly time frame and within the context of the supported learning environment. The directed learning will draw from a wider variety on learning resources and materials, such as reading (academic and journalistic), podcasts and videos.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

The assessment in this module is focussed on completion of a project. Students will complete elements of the project throughout the Trimester and will receive feedback on each element (post-assessment). Group feedback will be given during tutorials (online)

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.