Environmental Science (with Dundee & Angus College) BSc (Hons)

An honours degree normally takes four years, full time, you study levels 1-4, as described below.

The Level 1 modules provide a thorough grounding in the principal areas of Environmental Science. You will develop competence in a range of practical and IT skills, and in written and verbal communication. Your studies will be structured in two half-year (semester) modules.

Modules taken at Dundee & Angus College include:

• Presentation Skills in Science: DG7034 SCQF Level 7: 1 Credit
• Information Technology: Applications Software: D75X34 SCQF Level 7: 1 Credit
• Fundamental Chemistry: Theory and Practice: DH2K34 SCQF Level 7: 2 Credit
• Quality and Health and Safety systems in Science Industries: DF8234 SCQF Level 7: 1 Credit
• Applied Sciences: Graded Unit 1 SCQF Level 7: 1 Credit
• Statistics for Science: DN8C34 SCQF Level 7: 1 Credit
• Cell Biology: Theory and Practice: DJ1K34 SCQF Level 7: 1 Credit
• Biochemistry: Theory and Practice: DH2J34 SCQF Level 7: 1 Credit
• Environmental Biology 7 1 D033 13 SCQF Level 7: 1 Credit
• Ecology and Ecosystems 7 1 DN37 34 Genetics: DP4P 34
• Fundamental Chemistry: An introduction: DX29 33 SCQF Level 6: 1 Credit

Module taken on Dundee University Campus:

• Introduction to the Global Environment

You will develop more detailed understanding in key areas of Environmental Science combined with skills in site investigation and laboratory analysis. Your studies will be supported through regular field excursions in the local area. Your knowledge and understanding of Environmental Science will be developed through two half-year modules:

• Management and Monitoring: EV21001

Semester 1, 20 credits

Environmental resource management is described as an essential process of decision making incorporating the setting of environmental objectives, monitoring and assessment of current environmental conditions and the prediction of future change. Students will study resource management issues in relation to Mineral Resources and in a wider context, the protection of Scotland's natural resource base as a whole. The design of environmental monitoring programmes is considered in terms of supplying information required for management. In particular, the use of Remote Sensing techniques is examined in this module.

• Mechanisms and Measurements: EV22002

Semester 2, 20 credits

This module serves as an introduction to the science of aquatic, atmospheric and terrestrial processes and emphasizes physical, chemical and biological mechanisms and their measurement. The range of topics taught in the module gives students their first opportunity to study oceanography, incorporating ocean circulation and global heat transfer and leading in to the productivity of the marine environment. Of equal importance are terrestrial processes. Terrestrial ecology is studied through exploration of vegetation adaptation, land reclamation and restoration. Finally, the chemistry of atmospheric pollution, water pollution and water treatment are examined.

• 4 other modules, including at least 2 appropriate science-based modules for BSc degrees; one of these will be chemistry for Advanced Entry to Level 2 for students who do not have a good pass at Higher or A-Level in chemistry (or an equivalent qualification)

Your studies will provide more specialised understanding of specific areas of Environmental Science in addition to further developing your skills in laboratory analysis, remote sensing and site investigation.

Core module:

• Reconstructing Past Environments

Option modules:

• BI32028 - Ecology and Conservation Biology (Sem 2)
• EV31003 - Environmental Remote Sensing (Sem 1)
• EV31004 - Biogeography (Sem 1)
• EV32001 - Reconstructing Past Environments (Sem 2)

Students can also choose from a selection of Geography modules. Typical modules on offer include:

• Population Geography
• Hydrology and Water Resources
• Glacial Processes and Environments
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

In addition to completing your own research project you will be able to choose the areas of Environmental Science you specialise in from a range of modules offered.

Core module:

• EV41004 - Dissertation (Year-Long)

Option modules:

• BI31017 - Animal Behaviour and Ecophysiology (Sem 1)
• EV42001 - Coastal and Estuarine Geoscience (Sem 2)

In addition to these modules, Level 4 Environmental Science students can also choose from several 'advanced' Geography modules which develop material introduced at Level 3. Typical modules on offer include:

• Population Geography
• Hydrology and Water Resources
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)