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 |
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: ranmalee@geo.sab.ac.lk |
Synopsis
This course provides a complete overview of the basic concepts of the environment and the science behind the various environmental activities.
Contents
- Introduction to the Environment
- Atmosphere
- Water
- Soils
- Agro ecosystems and food production
- Environmental hazards and hazardous chemicals
- Forests
- Energy
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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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 |
Student Learning Time (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
Directed Learning |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
12 |
Independent Learning |
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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. |
References
- The World Wide Web
Grading
Assignments |
50% |
Final Examination |
50% |
Total |
100% |