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On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Give an outline of how scientific knowledge is acquired
• Understand how a multitude of questions can be asked about a complex system reflecting the different perspectives of experts and non-experts on an environmental problem
• Identify relevant knowledge and use an integrative approach to show connections between perspectives and to formulate a conceptual framework for deciding on action
• Have experienced how a simulation model (in particular agent-based simulation models) can be used in the open source software Netlogo.
• Use an interview to find out about the mental framework of stakeholders at the science-policy interface.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Conversation Class | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 43 |
Online Learning | 20 |
Total | 125 |
Basic science class
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Attendance: Attendance and engagement, Participation in online discussion board. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Essay: 800 words | Week 4 | n/a | Graded | No | 35 |
Essay: Essay summarizing the learnings from this module in a case study. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 55 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Feedback is provided on weekly assignments by discussing these online with peers and in-class. Feedback on final assignment is provided on proposal for project and final submission.
Name | Role |
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Dr Adam Kane | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Florence Renou-Wilson | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |