SUST20010

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
• Apply the theory of sustainability to identify and analyse real-world sustainability challenges
• Adopt appropriate quantitative or qualitative data collection and analysis tools, or a mix thereof, to find a solution to these challenges
• Collaborate in a team setting to address a real-world sustainability challenge, synthesise findings and communicate these effectively.
• Think creatively about sustainability challenges and approach solution-building with empathy.

Indicative Module Content:

• Mixed methods research
• Creativity and innovation
• Systems and Design thinking
• Biotic data collection and interpretation
• Socio-economic quantification: data sourcing, reliability, interpretation
• Qualitative methods: interviews, questionnaire, focus groups, etc.
• Analysing and interpreting qualitative data
• Problem-based learning

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

This module consists of lectures, small group work, and self-directed tasks. Lectures will demonstrate actionable methods for use, but also contextualise these in contemporary research applications through a select number of case studies by guest lectures. This is designed to introduce key research tools for sustainability, demonstrate pragmatic cases in applying these, and encourage innovative thought in generating mixed methods research applications where appropriate.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Equivalents:
Sustainability: Research Tools (GEOG20240)


 

Assessment Strategy

 

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

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General group feedback will be provided post-assessment of stakeholder mapping exercise. Small group feedback will be given on group presentations along with peer-review. Individual feedback will be provided on final PBL report, along with anonymous peer performance review. Finally, online automated feedback will be given on the final MCQ.

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