College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Ecology, Environment and Conservation
Module PHL3112 for 2019/0
Module PHL3112 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL3112: Ecology, Environment and Conservation
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
You will learn about contemporary philosophical issues in ecological science, its relationship with conservation biology, and non-anthropocentric values. You will learn to think critically both about your engagement with the natural environment, and that of scientists and policy-makers, and express those conclusions with care precision. Reading and engaging with the philosophy of ecology, environment and conservation biology will develop your capacities for philosophical analysis and reasoning.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of contemporary debates concerning ecology, conservation biology and environmental ethics. 2. Critically engage with an ecological case study and how it fits into questions in ecological science. |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Analyse and critique arguments and positions, as well as construct original philosophical views 4. Synthesize theoretical and empirical information in an insightful way. |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. Critically integrate reflect upon, and analyse the theoretical input of different disciplinary approaches. 6. Demonstrate clear, concise writing and analysis. |