Environment, Ecology and Development (L2123A)
Environment, Ecology and Development
Module L2123A
Module details for 2011 cohort.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module examines the impact of social and economic transformations, trade and technological development on people, environment and ecology in the tropics. The analysis includes a historical perspective, present-day impacts and future scenarios. Topics include problems of water and energy supply and their health and environmental consequences; indigenous environmental knowledge; intellectual property rights and biotechnology; local and national perspectives on wildlife, ecotourism and environmental protection.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Mid Year Assessment Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Teaching | LECTURE | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
| Autumn Teaching | SEMINAR | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Grace Carswell
Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/34117
Dr David Robinson
Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/2275
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