University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module has two interlinked elements. First, there will be an examination of the issues that emerge from the challenges of managing for (1) biodiversity, (2) global climate change and (3) water resources. Second, there will be a consideration of three common challenges that arise for organisations in these contexts, namely: (1) commensurability of measurement of impact; (2) boundary crossing issues that arise from different spatial scales and (3) the use of public duties as an approach to ensuring control and accountability. Moreover, the module will require a self directed project evaluating a product certification standard which relates to biodiversity, carbon or water. Finally, a field trip will be undertaken to provide an applied context in which students might start to understand the demands that managing natural resources place on organisations.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Lectures and seminars and occasional fieldwork.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Personnel