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APMA507-What is Sustainability?- CPD
Module Provider: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
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Current from: 2023/4
Module Convenor: Dr Caroline Rymer
Email: c.rymer@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This distance learning module aims to encourage students to critically analyse what is meant by ‘sustainability’, and the various frameworks that can be used to assess the sustainability of a particular system. A series of topics will be introduced using online interactive exercises and discussion fora.Ìý
Aims:
To investigate in depth the issues associated with ensuring a system is ‘sustainable’, and develop means of assessing the sustainability of a system.Ìý
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
- critically evaluate the various definitions of the term ‘sustainability’
- select appropriate frameworks for the assessment of sustainability
- critically evaluate the sustainability of particular systems.Ìý
Additional outcomes:
- use appropriate tools to identify reliable information and literature on a given topic
- communicate research findings clearly
Outline content:
Topics within this module include:
- Definitions of sustainability and frameworks of assessment
- Issues and scoping
- Ethical measures of sustainability
- Economic measures of sustainability
- Environmental measures of sustainability
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Each topic will be introduced with some interactive online material. ÌýThere will be a series of online discussion fora and exercises.
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Demonstration | 30 | ||
Guided independent study: | 35 | ||
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Total hours by term | 65 | ||
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Summative assessment- Examinations:
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Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
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Penalties for late submission:
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Assessment requirements for a pass:
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Reassessment arrangements:
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Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
1) Required text books:Ìý None
2) Specialist equipment or materials:Ìý None
3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:Ìý None
4) Printing and binding:Ìý None
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:Ìý None
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:Ìý None
Last updated: 30 March 2023
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