Resource Management (C1152)
Resource Management
Module C1152
Module details for 2014/15.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module provides an introduction to the principles of the management of natural resources in the industrialized and developing world. It helps students to understand and describe major components of resource management problems and how to use this knowledge to explore practical resource management issues. It analyses competing priorities and value judgments in natural resource management and human pressures on resources due to population, social and economic demands. It explores the economics of major resource problems in land use, agriculture, forestry, recreation, conservation, and in fresh and salt waters, and examines the role of the ecology alongside other disciplines in addressing the key resource management challenges.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the impacts of human pressures on natural resources
An ability to critically evaluate a range of alternative management strategies for specific case studies
Demonstrate through written and/or oral communication an understanding of the role of value judgements and disciplinary perspectives in natural resource management, and be able to demonstrate the need to manage resources by balancing economic and social criteria with environmental considerationsenvironmental considerations
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T2 Week 10 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222222022 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 001111110000 |
How to read the week pattern
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