Introduction to Physical Sciences and Environment (6 points)
(EDU)
Leader: Professor R F Gunstone
Offered:
Not offered in 2004.
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have sufficient confidence to develop scientific knowledge and skills as and when needed; be able to research current scientific literature on major global environmental and health problems; be familiar with the major scientific concepts which pertain to current global environmental problems (eg energy, health, pollution); be able to communicate relevant scientific information to appropriate target groups (eg colleagues and students by dossier, poster or talk); be able to carry out simple, important numerical calculations using the relevant physical science concepts (eg radioactivity and radiation levels, pollution concentrations, energy use); be able to carry out simple practical investigations based on relevant chemical techniques and participate actively in demonstration experiments.
Assessment: Assignments: 25% + Class participation: 10% + Examination: 30% + Case study investigation: 10% + Research paper (1000 words): 25%
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
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