Legacy Code 301271

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Student Contribution Band

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Identify and describe a variety of environmental issues
2. Describe a number of emerging environmental issues due to urban development
3. Identify and explain essential characteristics of various environmental issues
4. Monitor, assess and make appropriate recommendations to address environmental noise issues
5. Identify and explain the legal and administrative components of noise.
6. Identify relevant environmental legislation and policy
7. Demonstrate competency in academic writing
8. Research and communicate a case study of an environmental issue
9. Demonstrate critical thinking by identifying solutions to a chosen environmental issue

Subject Content

-Introduction into a number of environmental issues
-Urban development and environment
-Energy use
-Water pollution
-Water security
-Urban environments and human health
-21st Century contaminants
-Environmental determinants of human health and wellbeing
-Environmental noise
-Assessment, regulation and control of environmental noise
-Environmental health policy, practice and stakeholder responsibilities
-Real world case studies