Module: GEO4101-20

Level: 4

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Matthew Law

Module Tutor Contact Details: m.law@bathspa.ac.uk

Please note that this module is a pre-requisite for the Level 5 module GEO5006-20 Spatial Development Planning - A Global Perspective.

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module is a thematic, multi-disciplinary module exploring sustainability from numerous subject and policy positions. You will gain a better understanding of the environmental arguments to help us further understand how social and economic factors must be brought into the equation when modelling policy and lifestyle choices.

2.Outline syllabus

Introducing Sustainability

Climate Change – Science and Politics

Sustainability, Ethics and Justice

Humanity’s Role in Ecosystems

The Case for Biodiversity

The Business Case for Sustainability

Food and Sustainability

Planning for Sustainability

Managing an Ecocampus

Green Jobs: Creating a Career in Sustainability

3. Teaching and learning activities

Lectures, Seminars, Independent learning and online discussion. Preparatory reading for seminars will be indicated.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: EX

• Description: Multiple Choice Tests

• % Weighting: 40%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Creative Project (2,400 words or equivalent)

• % Weighting: 60%