Current University use of Understanding the Environment modules 1 & 2

USE

As a self contained level 1 20 credit module (150 hours of study)

• University of Leeds click here for more information

As a resource

• University of Kingston upon Thames

• University of Portsmouth

• University of Stirling

As a self study module

• Sheffield Hallam University

Benefits to Students

• Comprehensive introduction to environmental science, and related management issues and principles

• study at own pace - are not rushed through unfamiliar material, nor delayed on familiar material

• more interesting than a typical lecture - visual interest, exploration of topic links, attractive use of C&IT medium

• not tied to pre-fixed timetable - study at own preferred times, and can fit with any timetable • access to a range of subject expertise in a single integrated package

• exceptional animations give clear explanation of processes

• integral student support - help, self assessment, copy text

Benefits to University

• designed to provide the core for 10 new interdisciplinary environmental degree programmes

• economically efficient teaching medium at a time of diminishing unit funding

• good student feedback

• attractive as an elective module to students from all faculties

• unrivalled interdisciplinary coverage of contemporary environmental topics