Comments about Environmental and Earth Resource Management PgCert-PgDip-MSc - At the institution - Kingston Upon Thames - Greater London
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Objectives
This course provides a holistic education and training in the understanding, management and development of the Earth’s natural resources. It covers a broad range of environmental and sustainability issues and is designed especially for those wishing to enhance their existing skills and qualifications for careers in the environmental and Earth science professions.
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Academic title
Environmental and Earth Resource Management PgCert/PgDip/MSc
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Course description
What will you study?
You will examine the need for a multidisciplinary approach to the management of environmental problems that arise from the use and misuse of natural resources. You will be trained in relevant Earth science techniques for the collection, analysis and interpretation of environmental data.
You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to the study of particular environmental problems. You will also investigate the rationale behind the exploitation and conservation of the natural environment and the need for a sustainable management strategy. Your chosen topic for your major research project enables you to tailor the course to suit your interests.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Core modules
-Waste Management and Contaminated Land Remediation
-Sustainable Environmental Management
-Biodiversity and Conservation
-Water Resource Management
-Research Analysis and Data Analysis
-Mineral and Energy Resources
-Economic Ethics and the Social Environment
-Remote Sensing of the Environment
-Research Project
Optional module
-Contemporary Issues in Environmental and Earth Resources
