FC12120 Basics in Environmental Sciences

Course Outline

Course	: FC 12120 – Basics in Environmental Sciences
Core/Specialization	: Core
Programme	: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences
Department	: RSGIS
Faculty	: Faculty of Geomatics
Contact Hours	: 50
Year	: I
Semester	: II
Lecturer	: Dr Ranmalee Bandara
Room No.	:SF-05
Telephone No.	: 045-3453071
E-mail	: ranmalee@geo.sab.ac.lk

This course provides a complete overview of the basic concepts of the environment and the science behind the various environmental activities.

By the end of the course, students should be able to:
No.	Course Learning Outcome	Programme Outcome	Assessment Methods
1.	Understand and define terminology commonly used in environmental science	P01	Final Examination
2.	List common and adverse human impacts on air quality, water and soil, and suggest sustainable strategies to mitigate these impacts	P01, P04, P05	Final Examination/ Assignment
3.	Understand the role of forests within the environment	P01	Final Examination/ Assignment
4.	Understand and explain the formation, utilization and impacts on the environment from renewable and non-renewable energy sources	P01, P04	Final Examination/ Assignment
5.	To read and understand an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, and draft an EIA.	P01, P04, P05, P13	Final Examination/ Assignment
6.	Express themselves clearly and concisely in the written form	P07	Final Examination/ Assignment
7.	Demonstrate skilled delivery of well organized oral presentations	P07, P10	Assignments

Teaching and Learning Activities	Student Learning Time (hours)
Directed Learning
Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL)	12
Independent Learning
Preparation - Student centred learning activities	15
Self-Learning (Library & Internet)	14
Revision	5
Assessment
Assignments	3
Final Examination	1
TOTAL (SLT)	50

Teaching Methodology

Lecture/presentations based on case studies/journal papers/classroom discussions.Discussions are both individual and group assignments.