Postgraduate Course: Applications in Ecological Economics (PGGE11003)
Course Outline
School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Environmental problems are transdisciplinary in nature, and in order to fully address such problems policy makers need to draw on knowledge from numerous fields. The course will be based on case studies and applications drawn from the experience of staff within the University. The course is suitable for students who have an interest in integrating different disciplines to address current environmental problems. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 09:00 - 13:00 | | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 09:00 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Room 302, Crew Building |
No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The understanding of how economics, ecology and other disciplines may be integrated and applied to current environmental problems in order to develop and enhance environmental policy. |
Assessment Information
coursework assessment
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Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Salman Hussain
Tel: (0131) 535 4307
Email: salman.hussain@sac.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Frances Stratford
Tel: 0131 535 4198
Email: frances.stratford@sac.ac.uk |
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