ENVSC101-23B (TGA)

Environmental Science

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Environmental Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Ian Duggan

Ian Duggan
4703
R.2.11
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ian.duggan@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Berengere Dejeans

Berengere Dejeans
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bsfd1@students.waikato.ac.nz

Hazel Needham

Hazel Needham
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E.1.09
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hazel.needham@waikato.ac.nz

Natalie Prinz

Natalie Prinz
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natalie.prinz@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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A scientific study of the interaction between humans and the environment including climate change, utilisation and exploitation of natural resources and the effects of human activities on biological, chemical and physical processes that form resources and control ecosystems.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught through a combination of online lectures, tutorials, laboratory and field classes. Details of online lecture and laboratory content are provided in the attached paper timetable.

This paper outline has been made available early to assist with paper selection. Some of the details might change slightly between now and the start of semester. If there are changes students will be notified by email prior to the start of the relevant semester.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an awareness of the transfer of energy and Earth materials, and the cyclicity of Earth and ecological processes
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the distribution, diversity, and utilisation, of natural resources including ecosystems, water, soil, mineral, energy, and food resources
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the environmental impacts of human activities at global and local scales, including climate, soil, water, mineral, energy, and biological resources, and ways to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific principles and critical thinking skills that need to be used to assess environmental issues
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  • Explain the definition of and limitations to sustainability in regards to Earth’s physical and biological resources and in the context of the Resource Management Act
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  • Work safely, under supervision, in both field and laboratory settings, identifying and minimizing hazards
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Workshop Exercises
15
  • Hand-in: In Lab
2. Test 1
3 Aug 2023
9:00 AM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Test 2
13 Sep 2023
10:00 AM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Test 3
12 Oct 2023
9:00 AM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Essay
4 Sep 2023
5:00 PM
12
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Quiz
3
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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