2015/16. & Environmental Science COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

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1 Course Department Specifications of Geography 2015/16 & Environmental Science COURSE SPECIFICATIONS 2015/16 1

2 WELCOME We are a friendly and dynamic department with a long-established reputation for teaching of the highest quality across a wide range of topics in human and physical geography and environmental science. The international research standing of the School contributes directly to the development and content of the courses we offer. With a suite of top-rated degree courses, friendly, expert staff and state-of-the art IT and laboratory facilities combined with an exciting and evolving field class programme, this is a vibrant and energetic School and we hope that you will choose to join us for your degree. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by at gesadmissions@reading.ac.uk or by telephone on +44 (0118) Dr Nick Branch Head of School 2 3

3 CONTENTS BSc Human geography L722 6 BSc Human & physical geography F841 9 BSc Physical geography F BSc Geography & economics LL17 18 BSc Environmental science F BSc Environmental science with professional experience F MEnvSci Environmental science F MEnvSci Environmental science with professional experience F

4 BSc Human Geography L722 BSc HUMAN GEOGRAPHY L722 The BSc Human Geography course combines both theory and applications across a wide range of modules that reflect both new and exciting developments in human geography and the world-class research of teaching staff. Year 1 GV1TGE Techniques in geography & environmental science 20 (including UK field class) GV1FHG Foundations in human geography 20 GV1HUM Human geography: principles and practice 20 Up to 60 credits are available from within the Department or across the University. Typical modules taken by human geographers include, for example: GV1EI Environmental issues 10 GV1BGE Biogeography & ecology 10 AP1AE20 Humans & the environment 10 AP1ED2 International development: global & local issues 10 EC107 Introduction to economic institutions & policy 10 EC110 The economics of climate change 10 RE1SPGW Sustainability and prosperity in a globalising world 20 Year 2 GV2RTS Research techniques in geography & environmental science 20 AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GV2FCB Geography & environmental science field class 4 (Berlin) 20 GV2FCC Geography & environmental science field class 2 (Crete) 20 Students take a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 credits from the following group of techniques-based modules: GV2WP Web page development 10 GV2SDA Spatial data in the digital age (GIS) 10 GV2P5 Excel data management 10 GV2MES Monitoring the earth from space 20 IN ADDITION, STUDENTS TAKE A FURTHER MINIMUM OF 40 CREDITS FROM GV2H1 Geographies of development 10 GV2CIP Culture, identity and place 10 GV2ER Energy resources 10 GV2EGS Environmental governance for sustainable development 10 GV2GRO Growth, degrowth and sustainability 10 Credits are made up from modules within the Department or from across the University, typically including for human geographers: GV2BC Biogeography & conservation 10 GV2P1 Geomorphological hazards 10 EC238 Economics of social policy 20 LA1XX1 Institution-wide language programme 20 Year away You can opt to either take a Year Abroad in Europe, North America or Australia, or a Year of Professional Experience working for a company or organisation, in the third year of your degree. Final Year GV3GED Geography and environmental science dissertation 40 GV2FCN Geography & environmental science field class 3 (Naples)

5 BSC Human & Physical Geography F841 Human Geography modules to the value of at least 40 credits are also chosen from a list of options such as the following: GV3RSD Resilience for sustainable development 20 GV3NRR Neighbourhood renewal and regeneration 20 GV321 Work, employment and development 20 GV344 Culture & development in Africa 20 GV3CGS Consumption, globalisation & sustainability 20 GV3CPJ International climate politics & justice 20 GV3EDL Environment & development in Latin America 20 OR, IF TAKING STUDY ABROAD GV3DSA Dissertation (study abroad students) 40 PLUS 40 CREDITS OF STUDY ABROAD MODULES FROM GV3ER1 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER2 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER3 EERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER4 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 PLUS A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AS LISTED ABOVE to make a total of 120 credits for Part 3. Typical module include, for example: GV362 Water resources 20 GV3AP Air pollution: effects & control 20 GV3PFF Preparing for floods 20 GV3TRC Tropical rainforests, climate & lost civilisations 20 AP3A90 Climate change & food systems 10 BSc HUMAN & PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY F841 Human and Physical Geography combines social and physical sciences to explore the interrelationships between human activity and the physical environment. This degree is generally the largest of the degree programmes offered, with a particular focus on the impact of human activity on the environment. Year 1 GV1FHG Foundations in human geography 20 GV1HPP Human geography: principles and practice 20 GV1TGE Techniques in geography & environmental science 20 (including UK field class) Students must select a minimum of 40 credits from: GV1BGE Biogeography & ecology 10 GV1C Climatology 10 GV1D Hydrology 10 GVEI Environmental issues 10 GV1GS Geomorphology 10 GV1QS Introduction to Quaternary science 10 to make a total of 120 credits for Year 1. Typical module include, for example: GV1B1 Introduction to environmental science 10 GV1DE Our dynamic earth 10 GV1E1 Soils in the environment 10 RE1SPGW Sustainability & prosperity in a globalising world 10 AP1AE20 Humans & the environment

6 BSc Human & Physical Geography F841 AP1AO2 Introduction to agriculture & food systems 10 AP1ED2 International development: global & local issues 10 EC107 Introduction to economic institutions & policy 10 EC110 The economics of climate change 10 Year 2 Students must choose one field class from: GV2FCA Geography & environmental science field class 1 (Almeria) 20 GV2FCC Geography & environmental science field class 2 (Crete) 20 GV2FCN Geography & environmental science field class 3 (Naples) 20 GV2FCB Geography & environmental science field class 4 (Berlin) 20 PLUS EITHER GV2RTS Research techniques in geography & environmental science 20 OR GV2LCC Loddon catchment consultants 20 In addition students must choose credits from the following group of techniquesbased modules : GV2MES Monitoring the earth from space 20 GV2P5 Excel data management & analysis 10 GV2SDA Spatial data in the digital age 10 GV2WP Web page development 10 AND A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY MODULES FROM GV2BC Biogeography & conservation 10 GV2ER Energy resources 10 GV2HY Hydrological processes 10 GV2P1 Geomorphological hazards 10 GV2QPE Quaternary palaeoecology 10 AND A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY MODULES FROM GV2CIP Culture, identity & place 10 GV2EGS Environment governance for sustainable development 10 GV2H1 Geographies of development 10 GV2GRO Growth, degrowth & sustainability 10 to make a total of 120 credits for Year 2. Typical modules include, for example: GV2F4 Soil ecology & functions 10 GV2M5 Quaternary global climate change 10 AP2A26 Forestry & woodlands 10 AP2A59 Nature conservation 10 BI2EY5 Birds: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 EC238 Economics of social policy 20 MM270 Practice of entrepreneurship 20 Year away You can opt to take either a Year Abroad in Europe, North America or Australia, or a Year of Professional Experience working for a company or organisation, in the third year of your degree. Final Year Compulsory modules GV3GED Geography & environmental science dissertation 40 PLUS A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY FROM GV334 Glacial & periglacial geomorphology 20 GV362 Water resources 20 GV3AP Air pollution: effects & control 20 GV3CC Climate change 20 GV3DLE Dryland environments

7 BSc Human & Physical Geography F841 GV3ESM Ecosystems modelling 20 GV3MBFC Mediterranean biogeography field class 20 BI3EF7 Urban ecology 10 BI3EM7 Plants, animals & climate change 10 GV3PFF Preparing for floods 20 GV3TRC Tropical rainforests, climate & lost civilisations 20 AND A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY FROM GV321 Work, employment & development 20 GV344 Culture & development in Africa 20 GV3CGS International climate politics & justice 20 GV3EDL Environment & development in Latin America 20 GV3NRR Neighbourhood renewal & regeneration 20 GV3RSD Resilience for sustainable development 20 OR, IF TAKING STUDY ABROAD GV3DSA Dissertation (Study abroad students) 40 PLUS 40 CREDITS OF STUDY ABROAD MODULES FROM GV3ER1 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER2 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER3 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER4 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 PLUS A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AS LISTED ABOVE to make a total of 120 credits for final year. Typical modules include, for example: AR3S16 Holocene climate change & human society 20 AP3A89 Water agriculture & irrigation 10 AP3A90 Climate change & food systems 10 AP3A99 Plants, greenspace & urban sustainability 10 AP3AE70 Environmental management in practice

8 BSc Physical Geography F840 BSc PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY F840 The Physical Geography course is designed for those students with a particular interest in land-forming processes, climatology and biogeography and combines theoretical approaches with practical applications. Year 1 GV1TGE Techniques in geography & environmental science 20 (including UK field class) Students must select a minimum of 40 credits from: GV1BGE Biogeography & ecology 10 GV1C Climatology 10 GV1D Hydrology 10 GVEI Environmental issues 10 GV1GS Geomorphology 10 GV1QS Introduction to Quaternary science 10 Students select optional modules from within the Department or from across the University to make a total of 120 credits for Year 1. Typical modules include, for example: GV1HPP Human geography: principles & practice 20 GV1FHG Foundations in human geography 20 GV1B1 Introduction to environmental science 10 GV1DE Our dynamic earth 10 GV1E1 Soils in the environment 10 BI1ED2 Mammals: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 BI1EF3 Practical field ecology 10 AP1AE20 Humans & the environment 10 AP1AO2 Introduction to agriculture & food systems 10 AP1ED2 International development: global & local issues 10 RE1SPGW Sustainability & prosperity in a globalising world 10 EC107 Introduction to economic institutions & policy 10 EC110 The economics of climate change 10 Year 2 Students must choose one field class from: GV2FCA Geography & environmental science field class 1 (Almeria) 20 GV2FCC Geography & environmental science field class 2 (Crete) 20 GV2FCN Geography & environmental science field class 3 (Naples) 20 PLUS EITHER GV2RTS Research techniques in geography & environmental science 20 OR GV2LCC Loddon catchment consultants 20 In addition they must choose credits of techniques-based modules from GV2MES Monitoring the earth from space 20 GV2P5 Excel data management & analysis 10 GV2SDA Spatial data in the digital age (GIS) 10 GV2WP Web page development 10 AND A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY MODULES FROM GV2BC Biogeography & conservation 10 GV2ER Energy resources 10 GV2HY Hydrological processes 10 GV2P1 Geomorphological hazards 10 GV2QPE Quaternary palaeoecology 10 Students select optional modules to make a total of 120 credits for Part 2. Typical modules include, for example: 14 15

9 BSc Physical Geography F840 GV2CIP Culture, identity & place 10 GV2EGS Environment governance for sustainable development 10 GV2H1 Geographies of development 10 GV2GRO Growth, degrowth & sustainability 10 GV2F4 Soil ecology & functions 10 GV2M5 Quaternary global climate change 10 AP2A26 Forestry & woodlands 10 AP2AE45 Methods in ecology & environmental management 20 AP2A59 Nature conservation 10 BI2EY5 Birds: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 Year away You can opt to take either a Year Abroad in Europe, North America or Australia, or a Year of Professional Experience working for a company or organisation, in the third year of your degree. Final Year GV3GED Geography & environmental science dissertation 40 PLUS A MINIMUM OF 40 CREDITS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY FROM GV334 Glacial & periglacial geomorphology 20 GV362 Water resources 20 GV3AP Air pollution: effects & control 20 GV3CC Climate change 20 GV3DLE Dryland environments 20 GV3ESM Ecosystems modelling 20 GV3MBFC Mediterranean biogeography field class 20 GV3PFF Preparing for floods 20 GV3TRC Tropical rainforests, climate & lost civilisations 20 OR, IF TAKING STUDY ABROAD GV3DSA Dissertation (study abroad students) 40 PLUS 40 CREDITS OF STUDY ABROAD MODULES FROM GV3ER1 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER2 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER3 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER4 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 PLUS A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AS LISTED ABOVE Students select optional modules from within the Department or around the University to make a total of 120 credits for Part 3. Typical modules include, for example: GV321 Work, employment & development 20 GV344 Culture & development in Africa 20 GV3CGS Consumption, globalisation & sustainability 20 GV3CPJ International climate politics & justice 20 GV3EDL Environment & development in Latin America 20 GV3NRR Neighbourhood renewal & regeneration 20 GV3RSD Resilience for sustainable development 20 GV3I7 Carbon & global change 10 AR3S16 Holocene climate change and human society 20 AP3A89 Water agriculture & irrigation 10 AP3A90 Climate change & food systems 10 AP3A99 Plants, greenspace & urban sustainability 10 AP3AE70 Environmental management in practice 10 BI3EF7 Urban ecology 10 BI3EJ8 Conservation biology 10 BI3EM7 Plants, animals & climate change

10 BSc Geography & Economics LL17 BSc GEOGRAPHY & ECONOMICS LL17 Taught in conjunction with the Department of Economics this combined degree course provides a complementary balance of geography and economics, drawing upon areas of particular teaching and research strengths within the University of Reading. Year 1 EC113 Introductory microeconomics 20 EC114 Introductory macroeconomics 20 EC115 Introductory quantitative techniques in 10 economics & business EC116 Introductory mathematics for economics 10 GV1FHG Foundations in human geography 20 GV1HPP Human geography: principles and practice 20 Students select optional modules to make a total of 120 credits for Year 1. Typical modules include, for example: GV1TGE Techniques in geography & environmental science (including UK field class) 20 EC107 Introduction to economic institutions & policy 10 EC110 The economics of climate change 10 EC111 Economic policy & social problems 10 EC118 Economics, politics & culture in the Roman world 10 EC119 Economy, politics & culture from the fall of Rome 10 to the rise of feudalism Year 2 GV2RTS Research techniques in geography & environmental science 20 EC201 Intermediate microeconomics 20 EC202 Intermediate macroeconomics 20 STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE ONE FIELD CLASS FROM GV2FCC Geography & environmental science field class 2 (Crete) 20 GV2FCN Geography & environmental science field class 3 (Naples) 20 GV2FCB Geography & environmental science field class 4 (Berlin) 20 IN ADDITION THEY MUST CHOOSE 20 CREDITS OF GEOGRAPHY OPTIONS FROM GV2CIP Culture, identity & place 10 GV2EGS Environment governance for sustainable development 10 GV2ER Energy resources 10 GV2H1 Geographies of development 10 GV2GRO Growth, degrowth & sustainability 10 GV2SDA Spatial data in the digital age (GIS) 10 AND 20 CREDITS OF ECONOMICS OPTIONS FROM EC204 Introductory econometrics 20 EC208 Economics of social policy 20 EC242 Economics of the environment & energy 20 EC243 Economic history 20 Year away You can opt to either take a Year Abroad in Europe, North America or Australia, or a Year of Professional Experience working for a company or organisation, in the third year of your degree. EC120 Introductory quantitative methods in economics 2 10 & study skills EC121 Introductory mathematics for economics 2 10 RE1SPGW Sustainability & prosperity in a globalising world

11 BSc Geography & Economics LL17 Final Year GV3GED Geography & environmental science dissertation 40 EC324 European urban & regional economics 20 PLUS A MINIMUM OF 40 CREDITS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY FROM GV321 Work, employment & development 20 GV344 Culture & development in Africa 20 PLUS 40 CREDITS OF STUDY ABROAD MODULES FROM GV3ER1 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER2 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER3 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 GV3ER4 ERASMUS exchange programme 20 PLUS A MINIMUM OF 20 CREDITS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AS LISTED ABOVE GV362 Water resources 20 GV3CGS Consumption, globalisation & sustainability 20 GV3CPJ International climate politics & justice 20 GV3EDL Environment & development in Latin America 20 GV3NRR Neighbourhood renewal & regeneration 20 GV3RSD Resilience for sustainable development 20 PLUS 20 CREDITS OF ECONOMICS OPTIONS FROM EC308 Business economics 20 EC311 International economics 20 EC314 Public economics 20 EC315 History of economic thought 20 EC316 European economic integration 20 EC320 Money & banking 20 EC328 Economics of land development & planning 20 EC337 Processes of long term political & economic change 20 EC339 Microeconomics for developing countries 20 EC342 Macroeconomics for developing countries 20 EC344 Banking in emerging economies 20 EC345 Business & management in emerging markets 20 OR, IF TAKING STUDY ABROAD GV3DSA Dissertation (study abroad students) 40 EC324 European urban & regional economics

12 BSc Environmental Science F851 BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE F851 This highly-rated programme provides you with the essential skills and knowledge required for understanding the different parts of the Earth System, including the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere and how we interact with them. The course allows a flexible approach to your learning, giving you the opportunity to study modules from several disciplines and giving you space to develop into a professional, independent, critical scientist by the time you graduate. Year 1 GV1A3 Chemistry of the earth & environment 10 GV1B1 Introduction to environmental science 10 GV1E1 Soils in the environment 10 GV1DE Our dynamic earth 10 GV1TGE Techniques in geography & environmental science 20 (including UK field class) to make a total of 120 credits for Year 1. Typical modules include, for example: BI1ED2 Mammals: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 BI1EF3 Practical field ecology 10 BI1EG1 Plant diversity, structure & utilisation 10 AP1AE20 Humans & the environment 10 AP1AO2 Introduction to agriculture & food systems 10 AP1AE15 Ecology & environmental management 20 CH1FC1 Fundamental chemistry 1 10 GV1BGE Biogeography & ecology 10 GV1QS Introduction to Quaternary science 10 GV1C Climatology 10 GV1D Hydrology 10 GV1GS Geomorphology 10 MT11C Introduction to meteorology 20 MT11D Weather & climate fundamentals 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules GV2F4 Soil ecology & functions 10 GV2P5 Excel data management & analysis 10 GV2ECH Environmental chemistry 10 GV2FCA Geography & environmental science field class 1 (Almeria) 20 PLUS EITHER GV2RTS Research techniques in geography & environmental science 20 OR GV2LCC Loddon catchment consultants 20 to make a total of 120 credits for Year 2. Typical modules include, for example: GV2SDA Spatial data in the digital age (GIS) 10 GV2M5 Quaternary global climate change 10 AP2A26 Forestry & woodlands 10 AP2A56 Grassland management & ecology 10 AP2AE45 Methods in ecology & environmental management 20 AP2A59 Nature conservation 10 BI2BN4 Vertebrate zoology structure, form & function

13 BSc Environmental Science F851 BI2EE4 Evolutionary biology 10 BI2EI4 Invertebrate zoology 10 BI2EN5 Animal behaviour 10 BI2EY5 Birds: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 MT24A Atmosphere & ocean dynamics 20 MT24B Atmospheric physics 20 GV2BC Biogeography & conservation 10 GV2ER Energy resources 10 GV2HY Hydrological processes 10 GV2P1 Geomorphological hazards 10 GV2QPE Quaternary palaeoecology 10 Final Year GV3GED Geography & environmental science dissertation 40 GV3I7 Carbon & global change 10 GV3EVP Environmental pollution 10 OR, IF TAKING A STUDY ABROAD OPTION GV3DSA Dissertation (study abroad students) 40 AP3A89 Water agriculture & irrigation 10 AP3A90 Climate change & food systems 10 AP3A99 Plants, greenspace & urban sustainability 10 AP3AE70 Environmental management in practice 10 AP3AE75 Wildlife & farming 10 BI3EA7 Insect ecology & its applications 10 BI3EB7 Forensic zoology 10 BI3EF7 Urban ecology 10 BI3EJ8 Conservation biology 10 BI3EM7 Plants, animals & climate change 10 GV334 Glacial & periglacial geomorphology 20 GV362 Water resources 20 GV3AP Air pollution: effects & control 20 GV3CC Climate change 20 GV3DLE Dryland environments 20 GV3ESM Ecosystems modelling 20 GV3PFF Preparing for floods 20 GV3TRC Tropical rainforests, climate & lost civilisations 20 PLUS ONE FROM GV3SA Study abroad (60 credits) 60 GV3SA2 Study abroad (50 credits) 50 GV3SA1 Study abroad (40 credits) 40 to make a total of 120 credits for Year 1. Typical modules include, for example: GV3F8 Applied and environmental soil microbiology 10 GV3GEP Geography & environmental science literature project 10 AR3S16 Holocene climate change and human society

14 BSc Environemental Science with Profesional Experience F852 BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE F852 This highly-rated four-year programme provides you with the essential skills and knowledge required for understanding the different parts of the Earth System, including the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere and how we interact with them. The course allows a flexible approach to your learning, giving you the opportunity to study modules from several disciplines and giving you space to develop into a professional, independent, critical scientist by the time you graduate. This programme also includes a year of professional experience in the third year allowing you to gain valuable real-life experience of working with a company or organisation. Year 1 GV1A3 Chemistry of the earth & environment 10 GV1B1 Introduction to environmental science 10 GV1E1 Soils in the environment 10 GV1DE Our dynamic earth 10 GV1TGE Techniques in geography & environmental science 20 (including UK field class) to make a total of 120 credits for Year 1. Typical modules include, for example: BI1ED2 Mammals: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 BI1EF3 Practical field ecology 10 BI1EG1 Plant diversity, structure & utilisation 10 AP1AE20 Humans & the environment 10 AP1AO2 Introduction to agriculture & food systems 10 AP1AE15 Ecology & environmental management 20 CH1FC1 Fundamental chemistry 1 10 GV1BGE Biogeography & ecology 10 GV1QS Introduction to Quaternary science 10 GV1C Climatology 10 GV1D Hydrology 10 GV1GS Geomorphology 10 MT11C Introduction to meteorology 20 MT11D Weather & climate fundamentals 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules GV2F4 Soil ecology & functions 10 GV2P5 Excel data management & analysis 10 GV2ECH Environmental chemistry 10 GV2FCA Geography & environmental science field class 1 (Almeria) 20 PLUS EITHER GV2RTS Research techniques in geography & environmental science 20 OR GV2LCC Loddon catchment consultants 20 to make a total of 120 credits for Year 2. Typical modules include, for example: GV2SDA Spatial data in the digital age (GIS) 10 GV2M5 Quaternary global climate change 10 AP2A26 Forestry & woodlands 10 AP2A56 Grassland management & ecology 10 AP2AE45 Methods in ecology & environmental management

15 BSc Environemental Science with Profesional Experience F852 AP2A59 Nature conservation 10 BI2BN4 Vertebrate zoology structure, form & function 10 BI2EE4 Evolutionary biology 10 BI2EI4 Invertebrate zoology 10 BI2EN5 Animal behaviour 10 BI2EY5 Birds: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 MT24A Atmosphere & ocean dynamics 20 MT24B Atmospheric physics 20 GV2BC Biogeography & conservation 10 GV2ER Energy resources 10 GV2HY Hydrological processes 10 GV2P1 Geomorphological hazards 10 GV2QPE Quaternary palaeoecology 10 Year 3 Year of professional experience working for a company or organisation. Final Year GV3GED Geography & environmental science dissertation 40 GV3I7 Carbon & global change 10 GV3EVP Environmental pollution 10 OR, IF TAKING A STUDY ABROAD OPTION GV3DSA Dissertation (study abroad students) 40 PLUS ONE FROM to make a total of 120 credits for Year 1. Typical modules include, for example: GV3F8 Applied and environmental soil microbiology 10 GV3GEP Geography & environmental science literature project 10 AR3S16 Holocene climate change and human society 20 AP3A89 Water agriculture & irrigation 10 AP3A90 Climate change & food systems 10 AP3A99 Plants, greenspace & urban sustainability 10 AP3AE70 Environmental management in practice 10 AP3AE75 Wildlife & farming 10 BI3EA7 Insect ecology & its applications 10 BI3EB7 Forensic zoology 10 BI3EF7 Urban ecology 10 BI3EJ8 Conservation biology 10 BI3EM7 Plants, animals & climate change 10 GV334 Glacial & periglacial geomorphology 20 GV362 Water resources 20 GV3AP Air pollution: effects & control 20 GV3CC Climate change 20 GV3DLE Dryland environments 20 GV3ESM Ecosystems modelling 20 GV3PFF Preparing for floods 20 GV3TRC Tropical rainforests, climate & lost civilisations 20 GV3SA Study abroad (60 credits) 60 GV3SA2 Study abroad (50 credits) 50 GV3SA1 Study abroad (40 credits)

16 MEnSci Environmental Science F754 MEnvSci ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE F754 This unique programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required by professionals in environmental consultancy, contaminated land management and remediation. The final year is at Masters level and provides specialist, in depth understanding of contaminated land management including the relevant legal and business aspects. Year 1 GV1A3 Chemistry of the earth & environment 10 GV1B1 Introduction to environmental science 10 GV1E1 Soils in the environment 10 GV1DE Our dynamic earth 10 GV1TGE Techniques in geography & environmental science 20 (including UK field class) to make a total of 120 credits for Year 1. Typical modules include, for example: BI1ED2 Mammals: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 BI1EF3 Practical field ecology 10 BI1EG1 Plant diversity, structure & utilisation 10 AP1AE20 Humans & the environment 10 AP1AO2 Introduction to agriculture & food systems 10 AP1AE15 Ecology & environmental management 20 CH1FC1 Fundamental chemistry 1 10 GV1BGE Biogeography & ecology 10 GV1QS Introduction to Quaternary science 10 GV1C Climatology 10 GV1D Hydrology 10 GV1GS Geomorphology 10 MT11C Introduction to meteorology 20 MT11D Weather & climate fundamentals 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules GV2F4 Soil ecology & functions 10 GV2P5 Excel data management & analysis 10 GV2ECH Environmental chemistry 10 GV2FCA Geography & environmental science field class 1 (Almeria) 20 PLUS EITHER GV2RTS Research techniques in geography & environmental science 20 OR GV2LCC Loddon catchment consultants 20 to make a total of 120 credits for Year 2. Typical modules include, for example: GV2SDA Spatial data in the digital age (GIS) 10 GV2M5 Quaternary global climate change 10 AP2A26 Forestry & woodlands 10 AP2A56 Grassland management & ecology 10 AP2AE45 Methods in ecology & environmental management 20 AP2A59 Nature conservation 10 BI2BN4 Vertebrate zoology structure, form & function 10 BI2EE4 Evolutionary biology 10 BI2EI4 Invertebrate zoology 10 BI2EN5 Animal behaviour

17 MEnSci Environmental Science F754 BI2EY5 Birds: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 MT24A Atmosphere & ocean dynamics 20 MT24B Atmospheric physics 20 GV2BC Biogeography & conservation 10 GV2ER Energy resources 10 GV2HY Hydrological processes 10 GV2P1 Geomorphological hazards 10 GV2QPE Quaternary palaeoecology 10 Year 3 GV3I7 Carbon & global change 10 GV3EVP Environmental pollution 10 GV3F8 Applied and environmental soil microbiology 10 GV3GEP Geography & environmental science literature project 10 AP3AE70 Environmental management in practice 10 Students must select optional modules from within the Department or across the University to make a total of 120 credits for the third year. Typical modules include, for example: AR3S16 Holocene climate change and human society 20 AP3A89 Water agriculture & irrigation 10 AP3A90 Climate change & food systems 10 AP3A99 Plants, greenspace & urban sustainability 10 AP3AE75 Wildlife & farming 10 BI3EA7 Insect ecology & its applications 10 BI3EB7 Forensic zoology 10 BI3EF7 Urban ecology 10 BI3EJ8 Conservation biology 10 BI3EM7 Plants, animals & climate change 10 GV334 Glacial & periglacial geomorphology 20 GV362 Water resources 20 GV3AP Air pollution: effects & control 20 GV3CC Climate change 20 GV3DLE Dryland environments 20 GV3ESM Ecosystems modelling 20 GV3PFF Preparing for floods 20 GV3TRC Tropical rainforests, climate & lost civilisations 20 Final Year Compulsory modules GVMIMP Independent project 40 GVMQAD Quantitative data analysis 10 GVMSWQ Soils and water quality 10 GVMWEM Waste and environmental management 10 GVMREM Remediation 10 Students must select optional modules from within the Department or across the University below to make a total of 120 credits for the final year. Typical module include, for example: You will choose up to 40 credits from: GVMCON Soil contaminants 10 GVMEBS Entrepreneurial and business skills 10 GVMFC Integrated soil science field class 10 GVMPSIA Practical site investigation 20 CEMRUS Sustainable urban systems 10 CEMREC Energy, carbon and the environment 10 CEMRC1 Carbon management

18 MEnSci Environmental Science with Professional Experience F755 APMA58 Resource and environmental economics 10 APMA62 Nematodes as pests and beneficials 10 APME68 The ecological economics of climate change 10 APMA90 Climate change and food systems 10 APMA94 Environmental management: principles & practice 10 IDMO73 Environment and development: problems & policies 10 LWMTEE EU environmental law 10 MEnvSci ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE F755 This unique programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required by professionals in environmental consultancy, contaminated land management and remediation. This programme includes a year of professional experience in the third year allowing you to gain valuable real-life experience of working with a company or organisation. The final year is at Masters level and provides specialist, in-depth understanding of contaminated land management including the relevant legal and business aspects. Year 1 GV1A3 Chemistry of the earth & environment 10 GV1B1 Introduction to environmental science 10 GV1E1 Soils in the environment 10 GV1DE Our dynamic earth 10 GV1TGE Techniques in geography & environmental science 20 (including UK field class) to make a total of 120 credits for Year 1. Typical modules include, for example: BI1ED2 Mammals: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 BI1EF3 Practical field ecology 10 BI1EG1 Plant diversity, structure & utilisation 10 AP1AE20 Humans & the environment 10 AP1AO2 Introduction to agriculture & food systems 10 AP1AE15 Ecology & environmental management

19 MEnSci Environmental Science with Professional Experience F755 CH1FC1 Fundamental chemistry 1 10 GV1BGE Biogeography & ecology 10 GV1QS Introduction to Quaternary science 10 GV1C Climatology 10 GV1D Hydrology 10 GV1GS Geomorphology 10 MT11C Introduction to meteorology 20 MT11D Weather & climate fundamentals 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules GV2F4 Soil ecology & functions 10 GV2P5 Excel data management & analysis 10 GV2ECH Environmental chemistry 10 GV2FCA Geography & environmental science field class 1 (Almeria) 20 PLUS EITHER GV2RTS Research techniques in geography & environmental science 20 OR GV2LCC Loddon catchment consultants 20 to make a total of 120 credits for Year 2. Typical modules include, for example: GV2SDA Spatial data in the digital age (GIS) 10 GV2M5 Quaternary global climate change 10 AP2A26 Forestry & woodlands 10 AP2A56 Grassland management & ecology 10 AP2AE45 Methods in ecology & environmental management 20 AP2A59 Nature conservation 10 BI2BN4 Vertebrate zoology structure, form & function 10 BI2EE4 Evolutionary biology 10 BI2EI4 Invertebrate zoology 10 BI2EN5 Animal behaviour 10 BI2EY5 Birds: diversity, behaviour & conservation 10 MT24A Atmosphere & ocean dynamics 20 MT24B Atmospheric physics 20 GV2BC Biogeography & conservation 10 GV2ER Energy resources 10 GV2HY Hydrological processes 10 GV2P1 Geomorphological hazards 10 GV2QPE Quaternary palaeoecology 10 Year 3 Year of professional experience working for a company or organisation. Year 4 GV3I7 Carbon & global change 10 GV3EVP Environmental pollution 10 GV3F8 Applied and environmental soil microbiology 10 GV3GEP Geography & environmental science literature project 10 AP3AE70 Environmental management in practice 10 Students must select optional modules from within the Department or across the University to make a total of 120 credits for the third year. Typical modules include, for example: AR3S16 Holocene climate change and human society 20 AP3A89 Water agriculture & irrigation 10 AP3A90 Climate change & food systems 10 AP3A99 Plants, greenspace & urban sustainability

20 MEnSci Environmental Science with Professional Experience F755 AP3AE75 Wildlife & farming 10 BI3EA7 Insect ecology & its applications 10 BI3EB7 Forensic zoology 10 BI3EF7 Urban ecology 10 BI3EJ8 Conservation biology 10 BI3EM7 Plants, animals & climate change 10 GV334 Glacial & periglacial geomorphology 20 GV362 Water resources 20 GV3AP Air pollution: effects & control 20 GV3CC Climate change 20 GV3DLE Dryland environments 20 GV3ESM Ecosystems modelling 20 GVMFC Integrated soil science field class 10 GVMPSIA Practical site investigation 20 CEMRUS Sustainable urban systems 10 CEMREC Energy, carbon and the Environment 10 CEMRC1 Carbon management 10 APMA58 Resource and environmental economics 10 APMA62 Nematodes as pests and beneficials 10 APME68 The ecological economics of climate change 10 APMA90 Climate change and food systems 10 APMA94 Environmental management: principles & practice 10 IDMO73 Environment and development: problems & policies 10 LWMTEE EU environmental law 10 GV3PFF Preparing for floods 20 GV3TRC Tropical rainforests, climate & lost civilisations 20 Final Year Compulsory modules GVMIMP Independent project 40 GVMQAD Quantitative data analysis 10 GVMSWQ Soils and water quality 10 GVMWEM Waste and environmental management 10 GVMREM Remediation 10 Students must select optional modules from within the Department or across the University below to make a total of 120 credits for the final year. Typical module include, for example: YOU WILL CHOOSE UP TO 40 CREDITS FROM GVMCON Soil contaminants 10 GVMEBS Entrepreneurial and business skills

21 COURSE SPECIFICATIONS 2015/16 For more information, please contact: Department of Geography & Environmental Science University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UR United Kingdom Tel (0118) geographyandenvironmmentalscience 40 B