GS32254 – Environmental Sciences
Course Outline
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Course |
: GS 32254 –Environmental Science |
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Core/Specialization |
: Specialization in Geographic Information System |
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Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
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Department |
: RSGIS |
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
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Contact Hours |
: 100 |
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Year |
: III |
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Semester |
: II |
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Lecturer |
: Dr Ranmalee Bandara |
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Room No. |
: SF-05 |
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Telephone No. |
: 045-3453071 |
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: ranmalee@geo.sab.ac.lk |
Synopsis
This course provides a complete overview of basic concepts of geology and geography, and advanced concepts of the environment and the science behind the various environmental activities.
Contents
Fundamentals of Geology, Fundamental Concepts of Geography, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Environmental Physics, Environmental Chemistry, RS/GIS Applications for Environmental Management
Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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No. |
Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
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1. |
Understandand define terminology commonly used in geology, geography and environmental science |
P01 |
Final Examination/ Assignment |
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2. |
Havethe intellectual flexibility to view environmental questions from multiple perspectives |
P02, P05 |
Final Examination/ Assignment |
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3. |
Read, critically evaluate presented information and data using scientific principles and concepts, synthesize popular media reports/articles discussing environmental issues, and verbally discuss and defend their positions on scientific issues |
P05, P06, P07, P10, P12, P14 |
Presentation and Debate |
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4. |
Applylearned information to postulated environmental scenarios to predict potential outcomes |
P01, P02, P03, P04 |
Final Examination/ Assignment |
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6. |
Express themselves clearly and concisely in the written form |
P07 |
Final Examination/ Assignment |
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7. |
Demonstrate skilled delivery of well organized oral presentations |
P07, P10 |
Assignments |
Student Learning Time (SLT)
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Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
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Directed Learning |
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Lectures and Student Centered Learning (SCL) |
25 |
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Independent Learning |
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30 |
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20 |
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18 |
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Assessment |
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5 |
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2 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology
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Lecture/presentations based on case studies/journal papers/classroom discussions.Discussions are both individual and group assignments. |
References
- Various references will be provided during the course
Grading
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Assignments (x5) |
50% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |