Environmental scientists are involved in tackling issues such as global climate change, pollution, use of land and water resources and changes in wildlife habitats. It involves an understanding of scientific principles, economic influences and political action.
This course provides a broad and up to date selection of ideas relevant to the central position of environmental science in society. You will investigate key areas of the living environment such as biodiversity and interdependence.
The skills that you learn while studying Environmental Science, such as investigating, critical thinking, project management and survey techniques, are valuable in a wide variety of industry sectors including renewable energy, forestry and environmental conservation and agriculture.
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The school or college would decide on entry requirements. You would normally have achieved:
You will learn about how we use the Earth’s resources, and how we can protect and sustain the living environment. You will look at the impact that environmental science makes on all our lives, on the environment, and on society. This will help you to develop skills in investigating, fieldwork, making decisions and solving problems.
The course has three compulsory units.
Environmental Science: Living Environment (6 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
Environmental Science: Earth’s Resources (or Environmental Science: Earth’s Resources with a Scottish Context) (6 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
Environmental Science: Sustainability (or Environmental Science: Sustainability with a Scottish Context) (6 SCQF credit points)
In this unit you will:
Your work will be assessed by your teacher or tutor on an ongoing basis throughout the course. Items of work might include:
You must pass all three units to get the qualification.
If you complete the course successfully, it may lead to:
Further study, training or employment in:
Your school will give your parents an Options or Choices information booklet, which has detailed information on the curriculum and the individual subjects or courses you can study. It will also invite them along to a Parents’ Information Evening.
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