Detailed Information
AESC10010 - Land Use and the Environment (Audit) - 2017
This module will provide an overview of key environmental challenges and explore the potential impact of these on human populations over coming decades e.g. climate change, degradation of soil and water resources and loss of biodiversity. The evolution of the farmed landscape will be explored and the impacts of modern agricultural systems discussed. The role of biodiversity in terms of facilitating ecosystem services that underpin agricultural production systems will be explored. Key policy and legislative initiatives that impact on agricultural production systems and the agri-environment will be outlined and suggestions regarding changes that need to be made to facilitate sustainable food production systems will be presented.
Semester 1
Level 1
Lectures: Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 & Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00, beginning September 11th
Tutorials: There are no tutorials for this module.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December - Friday, 21 December
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Helen Sheridan