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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Global Class-Global Pollution & the Biosphere
Module Code	CS220
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Damian Connolly Semester 2: Damian Connolly Autumn: Damian Connolly
Module Teacher	Damian Connolly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss topics on environmental issues of global importance
2. Support arguments with peer reviewed literature
3. Source information to help support an argument
4. Write a report on an environmental topic
5. Work in groups researching topics
6. Engage in debate on topics where a counter argument must be supported
7. Use a variety of web-based resources for communication purposes in self directed learning

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Assignment	24	two reports
Debate	10	preparation and delivery of debate on environmental / ethical topic
Directed learning	10	directed reading material
Group work	24	work in a group to evaluate and deliver a perspective on a topic on bioethics
Independent learning	36	research topics on ethics
Independent learning time	20	on-line discussions outside videoconference times
Total Workload: 124

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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Programme or List of Programmes

ESH

BSc Environmental Science & Health

SHSA

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS220

Date of Last Revision

03-FEB-09