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On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Give an outline of how scientific knowledge is acquired
• Understand how a multitude of questions can be asked about a complex system reflecting the different perspectives of experts and non-experts on an environmental problem
• Identify relevant knowledge and use an integrative approach to show connections between perspectives and to formulate a conceptual framework for deciding on action
• Have experienced how a simulation model (in particular agent-based simulation models) implemented in the open source software Netlogo can help to anticipate outcomes once a conceptual framework has been defined.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 83 |
Conversation Class | 6 |
Total | 125 |
Some basic science background
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Online activities and engagement | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Continuous Assessment: Choice of assessment: questionnaire or modelling | Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Essay: 800 word essay | Week 4 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Essay: Essay followed by interview | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Discussions will be held using Brightspace discussion board and student will have to provide feedback to each other. Feedback is provided on continuous assessment before next assignment is due.