Environmental Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) 2025-26 Bangor - Full Time - September

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For this reason, this module introduces essential principles and concepts in chemistry, such as atomic structure and chemical bonding, while developing your skills in the use of glassware and instrumentation, data recording and graphical skills, and foundational laboratory-training.\n\nYour learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, supported problem solving, laboratory work, private study and coursework (assessed and non-assessed).\n\nYou will be assessed through unseen tests and coursework in the form of a laboratory report.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Foundation", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Core", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Essential Mathematics", "module_title": "Essential Mathematics", "short_title": "Essential Mathematics", "module_code": "ICE-0101", "marketing_synopsis": "This module will provide you with the mathematical skills and knowledge needed for degree-level study. The module will focus on essential mathematical and statistical skills and techniques and will prepare you to utilize these in a subject-specific context during your degree studies. Topics will include: Algebra, statistics, data representation, probability, distributions and hypothesis testing.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Foundation", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Communication and IT Skills", "module_title": "Communication and IT Skills", "short_title": "Communication and IT Skills", "module_code": "OSF-0101", "marketing_synopsis": "This module aims to prepare you for your degree by developing key study and transferable skills. The module will equip you with the fundamental IT-based and academic skills that are required for degree-level study, and will maximise the chances of producing your best work. The module will focus on the academic skills required to work with various information types, effectively presenting information in a variety of formats, and providing a grounding in the appropriate software that allows you to do this.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Foundation", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Essential Biology", "module_title": "Essential Biology", "short_title": "Essential Biology", "module_code": "SNS-0003", "marketing_synopsis": "The Essential Biology module aims to provide you with the essential biology knowledge and skills that are required for a successful progression to degree-level study. \n\nWhy do we humans not swell up when it rains or take a bath? Why are some fats better to cook with? How can enzymes be used to solve problems? What determines whether a pandemic is likely to occur? This module will provide answers to these and more by focusing on providing foundation knowledge in physiology and cell biology and placing a strong emphasis on the application of knowledge and skills to a range of subject areas.\n\nYour learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, supported problem solving, laboratory work, private study and coursework (assessed and non-assessed).\n\nYou will be assessed through unseen tests and coursework in the form of a laboratory report.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Foundation", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}], "groups": [{"title": "SNS-0001\t / SNC-0001 - Language Choice", "description": "", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take 40 credits from the modules.", "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Foundation Year Project", "module_title": "Foundation Year Project", "short_title": "Foundation Year Project", "module_code": "SNS-0001", "marketing_synopsis": "This module gives students a chance to experience the scientific process from designing a study to answer a research question, through data collection and analysis to answer that question and finally presenting their findings in a scientific format. It's a chance to delve deeply into a topic that interests you and learn techniques that set you on track to becoming a scientist. It's assessed through a range of formats including a research proposal, a visual & verbal summary, and a scientific report.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 40, "level": "Foundation", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Core", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Foundation Year Project", "module_title": "Foundation Year Project", "short_title": "Prosiect Blwyddyn Sylfaenol", "module_code": "SNC-0001", "marketing_synopsis": "Mae\u2019r modiwl hwn yn rhoi cyfle i fyfyrwyr brofi\u2019r broses wyddonol o ddylunio astudiaeth i ateb cwestiwn ymchwil, trwy gasglu a dadansoddi data i ateb y cwestiwn hwnnw ac yn olaf cyflwyno eu canfyddiadau ar ffurf wyddonol. Mae'n gyfle i ymchwilio'n ddwfn i bwnc sydd o ddiddordeb i chi a dysgu technegau sy'n eich rhoi ar ben ffordd i ddod yn wyddonydd. Caiff ei asesu trwy amrywiaeth o fformatau gan gynnwys cynnig ymchwil, crynodeb gweledol a llafar, ac adroddiad gwyddonol.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 40, "level": "Foundation", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Core", "language_choice": false}]}]}, {"name": "Academic Year 2", "title": "Year 2", "title_short": "Yr 2", "description": "", "heading": "Academic Year 2026-27", "year": 2, "progress": "Stage", "rule_summary": "The student must take 120 credits from the modules.", "modules": [{"title": "Earth Systems and Processes", "module_title": "Earth Systems and Processes", "short_title": "Earth Systems and Processes", "module_code": "ENS-1100", "marketing_synopsis": "This module will introduce you to the study of the Earth system and the key concepts that allow us to describe and understand how the world around us works. You will study the Earth system through a focus on process occurring in the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. You'll do this through a mixture of lectures and practical classes in addition to activities you'll undertake between classes. You will get to know your fellow students and importantly, gain the key knowledge to underpin your continued degree studies. Assessment is via online/class tests and a final exam.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Ecosystem Function and Services", "module_title": "Ecosystem Function and Services", "short_title": "Ecosystem Function & Services", "module_code": "ENS-1200", "marketing_synopsis": "In this module you will learn about the fundamentals of Biodiversity, how Ecosystems function and the main reasons for collapse. By the end of the module you will also be aware of the important role that soils play in supporting many of the services our ecosystems give us. Lectures are augmented by one field trip and two laboratory practical classes where you learn practical skills to interpret the importance of Carbon and Nitrogen cycling, measuring the main Nitrogenous compounds in soils and observe the main functional components of plants and how they transport water and nutrients. You will be assessed based on coursework (carbon & nitrogen cycling diagrams plus two laboratory reports) and a final exam.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Chemistry in Environmental Science", "module_title": "Chemistry in Environmental Science", "short_title": "Envi. Sci. Chem.", "module_code": "ENS-1204", "marketing_synopsis": "This module comprises two main areas, chemistry in the environment and chemistry in biological systems. The module introduces the key underlying chemistry relevant to processes in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere as well as introducing primary and secondary metabolites and their importance in nature. At the end of this module students will be able draw structures and representations of major classes of biomolecules and explain their importance in nature as well as describing key chemical processes relating to the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. These topics will be discussed in interactive lectures which will include problem-solving tasks and 2 laboratory sessions. The module will be assessed by one mid-term online test, one end of semester exam and two laboratory reports.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}], "groups": [{"title": "Practical and Field Skills - Language Choice", "description": "", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take 30 credits from the modules.", "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Practical and Field Skills for Environmental Scientists", "module_title": "Practical and Field Skills for Environmental Scientists", "short_title": "Prac & Field Skills Env Sci", "module_code": "ENS-1203", "marketing_synopsis": "This module aims to give students following a degree in Environmental Science or Conservation a broad introduction to the scientific method, the collection and analysis of data, and the presentation of results. The broad nature of delivery of this module will show students the great variety of ways to engage with the topic \u2013 from the theory, to the lab, to the field. The field visits capitalise on the fantastic diversity of landscapes around Bangor \u2013 the best classroom for learning. Students will perform regular laboratory- and field-based experiments, with associated lectures and data analysis workshops. These sessions will run alongside and complement material delivered in other first year modules and prepare students for subsequent years of study. The module will be assessed by online problem-based and data-interpretation tests and scientific reports; helping to develop the broad range of skills that an Environmental Scientist and Conservation Biologist needs.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 30, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Sgiliau Ymarferol a Maes Gwyddorau'r Amgylchedd", "module_title": "Sgiliau Ymarferol a Maes Gwyddorau'r Amgylchedd", "short_title": "Sgiliau Ymarferol a Maes Amg", "module_code": "ENC-1203", "marketing_synopsis": "Nod y modiwl hwn yw rhoi cyflwyniad eang i fyfyrwyr y Gwyddorau Amgylcheddol neu Gadwraeth i'r dull gwyddonol, casglu a dadansoddi data, a chyflwyno canlyniadau. Bydd natur eang cyflwyno\u2019r modiwl hwn yn dangos i fyfyrwyr yr amrywiaeth eang o ffyrdd i ymgysylltu \u00e2\u2019r pwnc \u2013 o\u2019r theori, i\u2019r labordy, i\u2019r maes. Mae\u2019r ymweliadau maes yn manteisio ar yr amrywiaeth wych o dirweddau o amgylch Bangor \u2013 yr ystafell ddosbarth orau ar gyfer dysgu. Bydd myfyrwyr yn perfformio arbrofion labordy a maes yn rheolaidd, gyda darlithoedd cysylltiedig a gweithdai dadansoddi data. Bydd y sesiynau hyn yn cyd-redeg ac yn ategu deunydd a gyflwynir mewn modiwlau blwyddyn gyntaf eraill ac yn paratoi myfyrwyr ar gyfer y blynyddoedd dilynol o astudio. Asesir y modiwl trwy brofion ar-lein sy'n seiliedig ar broblemau a dehongli data ac adroddiadau gwyddonol; helpu i ddatblygu'r ystod eang o sgiliau sydd eu hangen ar Wyddonydd Amgylcheddol a Biolegwr Cadwraeth.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 30, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}]}, {"title": "Selection depending on A-Levels", "description": "The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules in Selection depending on A Levels.\r\n\r\nStudents WITH A2 Chemistry must take OSX-1003 Earth, Climate and Evolution.\r\nStudents WITHOUT A2 Chemistry must take either ENC-1201 Cemeg Hanfodol OR ENS-1201 Essential Chemisty.", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.", "subgroups": [{"title": "Selection depending on A Levels - those without A Level Chemistry - Language Choice", "description": "Those without A Level Chemistry must choose either ENS-1201 or ENC-1201", "progress": "Sub-Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take 20 credits from the modules.", "modules": [{"title": "Essential Chemistry", "module_title": "Essential Chemistry", "short_title": "Essential Chemistry", "module_code": "ENS-1201", "marketing_synopsis": "This module aims to give students a sufficient chemical background to enable them to confidently study their main chosen subject area. Topics covered in the lectures include atomic structure and bonding, moles and mole calculations, chemical equilibria, acids, bases and pH and buffers, rate of reaction and fundamental organic chemistry (naming and drawing organic compounds, and identifying the main functional groups in organic compounds). These topics will be discussed in 24 interactive lectures which will include problem-solving tasks. The module will be assessed by one mid-term online test and one end of semester exam.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Essential Chemistry", "module_title": "Essential Chemistry", "short_title": "Cemeg Hanfodol", "module_code": "ENC-1201", "marketing_synopsis": "Nod y modiwl hwn yw rhoi digon o gefndir cemegol i fyfyrwyr i\u2019w galluogi i astudio\u2019n hyderus y prif faes pwnc a ddewiswyd ganddynt. Bydd y pynciau a drafodir yn y darlithoedd yn cynnwys bondio ac adeiledd yr atom, swm y sylwedd, asidau a basau, cineteg adwaith sylfaenol a chemeg organig sylfaenol (enwi a darlunio cyfansoddion organig a nodi'r prif grwpiau gweithredol mewn cyfansoddion organig). Bydd y pynciau hyn yn cael eu trafod dros 30 o ddarlithoedd rhyngweithiol a fydd yn cynnwys tasgau datrys problemau a dwy sesiwn labordy. Bydd y modiwl yn cael ei asesu drwy un portffolio ymarferol, un prawf ar-lein canol tymor ac un arholiad ar ddiwedd y semester.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}]}], "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Earth, Climate and Evolution", "module_title": "Earth, Climate and Evolution", "short_title": "Earth, Climate & Evolution", "module_code": "OSX-1003", "marketing_synopsis": "This module provides an overview of three enormous topics within natural science and our lives: Earth, Climate and Evolution. It is taught through a series of lectures, two practicals, and two fieldtrips. At the end of it you should have a solid framework in which you can place later knowledge in this field, which will help you see the relationships between all aspects discussed. Seeing actual rocks and fossils in the lab and on the fieldtrip, armed with recently acquired knowledge, will bring the subject matter alive. The module is assessed through a worksheet to be filled out during the first practical, an online tests to be completed after the second practical, and an exam at the end of term.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}]}, {"title": "Tutorials - Language Choice", "description": "", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take 10 credits from the modules.", "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Year 1 Tutorials", "module_title": "Year 1 Tutorials", "short_title": "Year 1 Tutorials", "module_code": "ENS-1000", "marketing_synopsis": "The Year 1 Tutorials module is a compulsory first year module for all students in the School of Natural Sciences. Within the module you will work within small tutorial groups to explore current developments and research and learn to communicate effectively both through written work and oral presentations. You will also start to become involved in the research community of the School, through a programme of guest lectures from its academic staff. These provide exemplars and opportunities for reflection on the skills necessary to communicate complex science to the general public and other audiences. The module also gives you the opportunity to start to identify and develop your specific interests within your broader area of study. The assessments in this module include the production of a bibliography, an oral presentation and a scientific essay.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 10, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Tutorials Year 1", "module_title": "Tutorials Year 1", "short_title": "Tiwtorial Blwyddyn 1", "module_code": "ENC-1000", "marketing_synopsis": "Mae modiwl Tiwtorialau Blwyddyn 1 yn fodiwl blwyddyn gyntaf gorfodol ar gyfer holl fyfyrwyr yr Ysgol Gwyddorau Naturiol. O fewn y modiwl byddwch yn gweithio mewn grwpiau tiwtorial bach i archwilio datblygiadau cyfredol ac ymchwil ac yn dysgu cyfathrebu'n effeithiol trwy waith ysgrifenedig a chyflwyniadau llafar. Byddwch hefyd yn dechrau ymwneud \u00e2 chymuned ymchwil yr Ysgol, trwy raglen o ddarlithoedd gwadd gan ei staff academaidd. Mae'r rhain yn rhoi enghreifftiau a chyfleoedd i fyfyrio ar y sgiliau sydd eu hangen i gyfathrebu gwyddoniaeth gymhleth i'r cyhoedd a chynulleidfaoedd eraill. Mae'r modiwl hefyd yn rhoi'r cyfle i chi ddechrau adnabod a datblygu eich diddordebau penodol o fewn eich maes astudio ehangach. Mae'r asesiadau yn y modiwl hwn yn cynnwys cynhyrchu llyfryddiaeth, cyflwyniad llafar a thraethawd gwyddonol.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 10, "level": "Level 4", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}]}]}, {"name": "Academic Year 3", "title": "Year 3", "title_short": "Yr 3", "description": "", "heading": "Academic Year 2027-28", "year": 3, "progress": "Stage", "rule_summary": "The student must take 120 credits from the modules.", "modules": [{"title": "Catchment Processes", "module_title": "Catchment Processes", "short_title": "Catchment Processes", "module_code": "ENS-2105", "marketing_synopsis": "This module provides a management-oriented understanding of the factors influencing the quality and quantity of soil and water resources within a river catchment. Topics covered may include understanding the controls on river channel morphology and sediment transport, relationships between land use and catchment characteristics, principles of good catchment management, and physical and statistical hydrology. Through this module, students will gain a multifaceted understanding of the hydrological and geomorphological processes within the catchment systems and how they can be utilized to manage the catchment resources effectively. This module contains three written report assessments that are associated with the hands-on practical sessions and a final exam that includes essay questions.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Water, Air and Soil Pollution", "module_title": "Water, Air and Soil Pollution", "short_title": "Water, air & soil pollution", "module_code": "ENS-2201", "marketing_synopsis": "As a professional environmental consultant, environmental engineer, policy advisor or town and country planner you will be expected to understand the underlying principles associated with air, soil and water quality. A major part of this requires an understanding of how manmade pollutants affect the biosphere and the impact on humans and plants. This central course in environmental science/management is therefore designed for students with the above training in mind. It deals with major global environmental topics such as heavy metals, microplastics, pesticides, human pathogens, biodiversity loss from rivers, acid rain, salinity, water scarcity etc. This material is provided with reference to underpinning scientific information and complementary material on current UK policy. The module is taught through a mixture of lectures on key topics and global problems, combined with practical sessions. Students will apply statistical techniques to real life situations. The module will be assessed through two practical reports and a final exam.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Field Course: Environmental Conflicts", "module_title": "Field Course: Environmental Conflicts", "short_title": "FC Environ. Conflicts", "module_code": "ENS-2202", "marketing_synopsis": "This module uses mainly field-based learning to illustrate how environmental conflict arises and how it can be resolved. The residential field course provides a range of activities from river sampling to study site visits. The module is assessed a variety of coursework: a group presentation, practical report, and essay.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}], "groups": [{"title": "Compulsory Choice Modules - Language Choice", "description": "The student must take 20 credits from the modules in ENS-2200 / ENC-2200.", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.", "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Instrumental Methods for Environmental Scientists", "module_title": "Instrumental Methods for Environmental Scientists", "short_title": "Instrumental Methods", "module_code": "ENS-2200", "marketing_synopsis": "This module is a practical based module that runs over both semesters. The module introduces a variety of instrumental methods used in the analysis of substances and materials of relevance to students on all science-based degree courses. The different analytical methods are introduced by key concepts lectures which lead into related laboratory sessions or workshops with the emphasis on providing practical experience in the use of different analytical methods. Students will gain knowledge of how compounds are separated, isolated, quantified and characterised using chromatographic, X-Ray diffraction and spectroscopic techniques during this module and valuable practical experience will be gained on a variety of instrumental methods. The module is assessed by laboratory reports; each report related to a different analytical technique.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Instrumental Methods for Environmental Scientists", "module_title": "Instrumental Methods for Environmental Scientists", "short_title": "Dulliau Offerynnol", "module_code": "ENC-2200", "marketing_synopsis": "Mae\u2019r modiwl hwn yn fodiwl ymarferol sydd yn rhedeg dros ddau semester. Mae\u2019r modiwl yn rhoi cyflwyniad i'r dulliau offerynnol a ddefnyddir i ddadansoddi sylweddau a deunyddiau sy\u2019n berthnasol i fyfyrwyr ar holl gyrsiau gradd y gwyddorau. Cyflwynir y dulliau dadansoddol gwahanol drwy ddarlithoedd cysyniadau allweddol sy'n arwain at sesiynau labordy cysylltiedig gyda\u2019r pwyslais ar ddarparu profiad ymarferol yn y defnydd o bob un o\u2019r dulliau dadansoddol. Bydd myfyrwyr yn dysgu sut mae cyfansoddion yn cael eu gwahanu, eu hynysu, eu meintioli a'u nodweddu gan ddefnyddio\u2019r technegau cromatograffeg, technegau diffreithiant Pelydr-X a thechnegau sbectrosgopig yn ystod y modiwl yn ogystal a chael profiad ymarferol gwerthfawr o amrywiaeth o dechnegau dadansoddol. Mae\u2019r modiwl yn cael ei asesu gan bedwar portffolio ymarferol.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}]}, {"title": "Compulsory Choice Modules - Language Choice", "description": "The student must take 20 credits from the modules in ENS-2000 / ENC-2000.", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.", "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Becoming a Researcher", "module_title": "Becoming a Researcher", "short_title": "Becoming a Researcher", "module_code": "ENS-2000", "marketing_synopsis": "By drawing on case studies relevant to your degree programme, this module covers basic statistical techniques and methods, and the experimental design considerations needed for you to begin your final year dissertation. It will involve building confidence and competence in statistical analysis through the 1st semester, then integrating this understanding with experimental design to shape and develop a dissertation plan in the 2nd semester. The module will widen and deepen your appreciation of quantitative data analysis and of the decisions and trade-offs involved when designing studies. \r\n \r\nThe module will be assessed through a mixture of computer-based tests and project plans. Computer-based tests will explore your competence in statistical analyses and your understanding of related experimental design considerations. Project plans will assess your understanding, application and communication of experimental design (including relevant quantitative approaches) and may include risk assessment and ethical review of the proposed study.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Becoming a Researcher", "module_title": "Becoming a Researcher", "short_title": "Dod yn Ymchwilydd", "module_code": "ENC-2000", "marketing_synopsis": "Trwy dynnu ar astudiaethau achos sy'n berthnasol i'ch rhaglen radd, mae'r modiwl hwn yn ymdrin \u00e2 thechnegau a dulliau ystadegol sylfaenol, a'r ystyriaethau dylunio arbrofol sydd eu hangen i chi ddechrau eich traethawd hir yn eich blwyddyn olaf. Bydd yn golygu magu hyder a chymhwysedd mewn dadansoddi ystadegol trwy'r semester 1af, yna integreiddio'r ddealltwriaeth hon \u00e2 dylunio arbrofol i lunio a datblygu cynllun traethawd hir yn yr 2il semester. Bydd y modiwl yn ehangu ac yn dyfnhau eich gwerthfawrogiad o ddadansoddi data meintiol ac o'r penderfyniadau a'r cyfaddawdau sydd ynghlwm wrth ddylunio astudiaethau.\r\n\r\nAsesir y modiwl trwy gymysgedd o brofion cyfrifiadurol a chynlluniau prosiect. Bydd profion cyfrifiadurol yn archwilio eich cymhwysedd mewn dadansoddiadau ystadegol a'ch dealltwriaeth o ystyriaethau dylunio arbrofol cysylltiedig. Bydd cynlluniau prosiect yn asesu eich dealltwriaeth, cymhwysiad a chyfathrebu o ddyluniad arbrofol (gan gynnwys dulliau meintiol perthnasol) a gallant gynnwys asesiad risg ac adolygiad moesegol o'r astudiaeth arfaethedig.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}]}, {"title": "Optional Modules", "description": "The student must take 20 credits from the modules in Optional Modules.", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take 20 credits from the modules.", "subgroups": [{"title": "ENS-2400/ENS-2400", "description": "The student can take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules in ENS-2400 / ENC-2400.", "progress": "Sub-Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules.", "modules": [{"title": "Evolutionary Biology", "module_title": "Evolutionary Biology", "short_title": "Evolutionary Biology", "module_code": "ENS-2400", "marketing_synopsis": "This module aims to introduce students to key concepts of 21st century evolutionary biology, from the early 20th century debates around the importance of natural selection vs mutation, and the development of the 'Modern Synthesis', to the more recent controversy around the need for an 'Extended Evolutionary Synthesis'. \r\n\r\nTopics covered may include: \r\n\r\n\u2018Evolutionary Biology\u2019; \u2018The Tree of Life\u2019; \u2018Natural Selection and Adaptation\u2019; \u2018Mutation and Variation\u2019; \u2018The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection\u2019;\u2019 Phenotypic Evolution\u2019; \u2018Genetic Drift\u2019; \u2018Evolution in Space\u2019; \u2018Species and Speciation\u2019; \u2018Cooperation and Conflict\u2019; \u2018Evolution of Genes and Genomes\u2019; \u2018Evolution and Development\u2019; \u2018The Geography of Evolution\u2019; \u2018Evolution of Biological Diversity\u2019; \u2018Macroevolution\u2019. \r\n\r\nThe module is delivered through a combination of lectures and practical sessions, and students will gain hands-on experience in a range of laboratory and computer-based techniques specific to the field, as well as general key skills in problem-based learning. \r\n\r\nAssessments include a scientific report; an online problem solving and scenario-based test; and an MCQ exam.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Evolutionary Biology", "module_title": "Evolutionary Biology", "short_title": "Bioleg Esblygiad", "module_code": "ENC-2400", "marketing_synopsis": "Nod y modiwl hwn yw cyflwyno myfyrwyr i gysyniadau allweddol bioleg esblygiadol yr 21ain ganrif, o'r dadleuon ar ddechrau'r 20fed ganrif ynghylch pwysigrwydd detholiad naturiol yn erbyn mwtaniad, a datblygiad y 'Synthesis Modern', i'r ddadl fwy diweddar ynghylch yr angen am 'Synthesis Esblygiadol Estynedig'. Bydd y pynciau a drafodir yn cynnwys bioleg esblygiadol-ddatblygiadol (Evo-Devo), mapio genetig, a phaleogenomeg.\r\n\r\nCyflwynir y modiwl trwy gyfuniad o ddarlithoedd a sesiynau ymarferol, a bydd myfyrwyr yn cael profiad ymarferol mewn ystod o dechnegau biowybodeg a labordy.\r\n\r\nMae asesiadau\u2019n cynnwys adroddiad gwyddonol ar adnabod pryfed cop gan ddefnyddio codau bar DNA, a datrys problemau ar-lein a phrawf ar sail senario, ac arholiad ateb byr.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}]}], "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Geospatial Data Skills", "module_title": "Geospatial Data Skills", "short_title": "Geospatial Data", "module_code": "ENS-2001", "marketing_synopsis": "Geospatial data is important to answer a wide range of research questions across the natural and environmental sciences. It will involve learning the principles of geospatial data, data acquisition, storage, management, and analysis. You will also develop practical skills in data visualization and spatial analysis techniques using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. GIS is an increasingly used technology across a range of disciplines and so these skills will make you more competitive in the job market. The use of geospatial technologies is becoming increasingly important in understanding and addressing complex environmental and ecological challenges, making this module highly relevant for your graduate competency. This module will also provide skills that could be used in final dissertation research. This module will be assessed through coursework, including two practical reports involving geospatial analysis and the production of professional quality maps.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Climate Change: Science and Impacts", "module_title": "Climate Change: Science and Impacts", "short_title": "Climate Chng: Science & Impact", "module_code": "ENS-2100", "marketing_synopsis": "Climate change is **the** environmental issue of our time and is affecting our everyday lives in lots of different ways. This module will enable you to understand the issue from three important perspectives: \r\n\r\n1) how has climate changed in the past, \r\n2) how will climate change in the future and, \r\n3) what impacts may that change have and will they be unequal in society? \r\n\r\nYou will get to know your fellow students through debate and presentation activities and also develop your critical writing skills. Lecture and computer practical classes will form the basis of your learning, and you will build on this through 'homework' activities and independent study. You will be assed via an essay, a group presentation and a final exam.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Natural Hazards", "module_title": "Natural Hazards", "short_title": "Natural Hazards", "module_code": "ENS-2104", "marketing_synopsis": "Natural hazards are omnipresent in our world and are an ever-present threat to our economic and social well-being. Understanding natural hazards requires an interdisciplinary approach because the subject lies at the nexus of natural and social sciences. The module will draw upon interdisciplinary research to explore the key concepts of hazard, risk, vulnerability, and resilience. The module will explore the mechanisms of key hazards (geophysical, hydrometeorological) through a series of case studies, alongside the impacts and physical mitigation of those hazards. The module will provide students with a critical examination of the historic and contemporary approaches to monitoring, preparedness, and governance. Students will discuss communication and disaster risk reduction strategies, examining the public's perceptions and attitudes to risk and hazard management. Students will be expected to engage critically with the materials, and to develop solutions-based approaches to future natural hazards and risks.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Plant Diversity and Conservation", "module_title": "Plant Diversity and Conservation", "short_title": "Plant Diversity & Conservation", "module_code": "ENS-2203", "marketing_synopsis": "You will investigate a broad range of plants and fungi, discuss their ecological adaptations, compare their lifecycles and consider the threats to their survival and approaches for conservation. Through fieldwork, practicals and lectures you will explore the diverse collections in Treborth Botanic Garden, use keys for plant identification and test methods for making detailed comparisons. You will develop observational skills by keeping your own logbook of notes and drawings and learn about taxonomic groupings and botanical terminology. Your progress will be assessed by short test, a written conservation report and a portfolio containing your practical work and observations.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 5", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}]}]}, {"name": "Academic Year 4", "title": "Year 4", "title_short": "Yr 4", "description": "", "heading": "Academic Year 2028-29", "year": 4, "progress": "Stage", "rule_summary": "The student must take 120 credits from the modules.", "modules": [{"title": "Environmental Geochemistry", "module_title": "Environmental Geochemistry", "short_title": "Environmental Geochemistry", "module_code": "ENS-3107", "marketing_synopsis": "Environmental geochemistry is about the distribution of elements throughout the environment, the influences on this and how this impacts upon the health of plants, animals and people. The human dimension to this is the major focus of this module, and focuses on some of our major environmental challenges. You will develop applied subject knowledge but importantly, practical skills through fieldwork and laboratory classes. You will also develop your data analysis and presentation skills through producing an environmental consultancy report. You will be assessed based on your consultancy report and through an end of module exam.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Global Challenges: Energy and Waste", "module_title": "Global Challenges: Energy and Waste", "short_title": "Global Challenges", "module_code": "ENS-3203", "marketing_synopsis": "Reducing reliance on fossil fuel energy, and effective waste management are one of the biggest issues of our time, causing huge environmental, social, and economic impacts. This fascinating module will explore the many different angles around the topic, including how demands on energy and waste volumes have increased, existing and emerging answers and technologies, alternative materials, and careers in the sector. It is a broad module, covering the environmental sciences, psychology, geography, policy & legislation, and economics, to name a few.\r\nWe use case studies throughout, from both a local and international perspective. Field trips bring alive the topics explored during lectures, and guest speakers working in the energy and waste sectors are invited to talk with students.\r\nParticipating in the module will open your eyes to the huge challenges and opportunities in energy and waste management, the need to act now to meet ambitious targets, and the barriers and enablers to behavioural change.\r\nYou will be assessed by choosing a topic within the subject area to study to depth, on which you write a briefing paper for a policy-maker and be interviewed \u2013 helping to develop two skills needed by employers. Indeed, many of our students go on to follow careers in the sector.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}], "groups": [{"title": "Dissertation - Language Choice", "description": "", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take 30 credits from the modules.", "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Independent Dissertation Research", "module_title": "Independent Dissertation Research", "short_title": "Ind Diss. Resrch. (SENS)", "module_code": "ENS-3000", "marketing_synopsis": "This is your opportunity to put into practice the relevant skills and knowledge developed during your degree and address a topical research question. In addition to lectures, your main point of contact will be your supervisor for more focused advice. You will be given appropriate access to resources or laboratory facilities. You will learn project management, academic writing as well as subject-specific transferable skills that will be beneficial for future employment.\u202fYour ability to carry out research and analysis will be assessed through a progress report at the end of Semester 1, an oral presentation in Semester 2 and the final written dissertation.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 30, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Traethawd Hir Ymchwil", "module_title": "Traethawd Hir Ymchwil", "short_title": "Traethodau hir (YGAN)", "module_code": "ENC-3000", "marketing_synopsis": "Dyma'ch cyfle i roi'r sgiliau a'r wybodaeth berthnasol a ddatblygwyd yn ystod eich gradd ar waith a mynd i'r afael \u00e2 chwestiwn ymchwil amserol. Yn ogystal \u00e2 darlithoedd, eich prif bwynt cyswllt fydd eich goruchwyliwr am gyngor mwy penodol. Byddwch yn cael mynediad priodol i adnoddau neu gyfleusterau labordy. Byddwch yn dysgu rheoli prosiect, ysgrifennu academaidd yn ogystal \u00e2 sgiliau trosglwyddadwy pwnc-benodol a fydd yn fuddiol ar gyfer cyflogaeth yn y dyfodol. Bydd eich gallu i wneud gwaith ymchwil a dadansoddi yn cael ei asesu trwy adroddiad cynnydd ar ddiwedd Semester 1, cyflwyniad llafar yn Semester 2 a\u2019r traethawd hir ysgrifenedig terfynol.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 30, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}]}, {"title": "ENS-3001/ENC-3001 - Language Choice", "description": "The student must take 10 credits from the modules in ENS-3001 / ENC-3001.", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take 10 credits from the modules.", "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Science Communication Skills", "module_title": "Science Communication Skills", "short_title": "Science Communication Skills", "module_code": "ENS-3001", "marketing_synopsis": "The term \u2018science communication\u2019 has many definitions. It has been variously described as an objective, goals, a process, a result and an outcome. Internationally science communication has been termed, and still are in some countries, as \u201cScience popularisation\u201d, \u201cpublic understanding\u201d, \u201cvulgarisation\u201d, \u201cpublic understanding of science\u201d, and the cultivation of a \u201cscientific temper\u201d. \r\n \r\n'Science communication\u2019 (by whatever term) is used to inform, engage, persuade, change behaviours and support better decision-making. Science communication aims to lift the social, environmental and economic standing of a nation\u2019s people. Science communication revolves around problems in diverse regional and cultural contexts: health, economic opportunity and jobs, urban resiliency, food and agriculture, clean energy, managing the development of new technologies and innovation. It may also support the participation of citizens in setting the agenda for scientific research, a democratic motivation. \r\n \r\nIn this module you will explore research-based, practical ideas and inspiring stories from the field based on conversations with many expert interviewees worldwide, including best-selling popular science authors and leading science communication researchers. You will be assessed based on two pieces of coursework \u2013 one giving constructive feedback to your peers, and the other a science communication piece, putting what you have learnt into practice.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 10, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Sgiliau Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth", "module_title": "Sgiliau Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth", "short_title": "Sgiliau Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth", "module_code": "ENC-3001", "marketing_synopsis": "Mae gan y term \u2018cyfathrebu gwyddonol\u2019 lawer o ddiffiniadau. Mae wedi cael ei ddisgrifio\u2019n amrywiol fel amcan, nodau, proses, deilliant a chanlyniad. Yn rhyngwladol, mae cyfathrebu gwyddoniaeth wedi'i alw, ac mae'n dal i fod mewn rhai gwledydd, yn \u201cboblogeiddio gwyddoniaeth\u201d, \u201cdealltwriaeth y cyhoedd\u201d, \u201cvulgarisation\u201d, \u201cdealltwriaeth y cyhoedd o wyddoniaeth\u201d, a meithrin \u201ctymer wyddonol\u201d.\r\n\r\nDefnyddir \u2018cyfathrebu gwyddoniaeth\u2019 (yn \u00f4l pa bynnag derm) i hysbysu, ymgysylltu, perswadio, newid ymddygiad a chefnogi gwell penderfyniadau. Nod cyfathrebu gwyddoniaeth yw codi statws cymdeithasol, amgylcheddol ac economaidd pobl cenedl. Mae cyfathrebu gwyddoniaeth yn ymwneud \u00e2 phroblemau mewn cyd-destunau rhanbarthol a diwylliannol amrywiol: iechyd, cyfleoedd economaidd a swyddi, gwydnwch trefol, bwyd ac amaethyddiaeth, ynni gl\u00e2n, rheoli datblygiad technolegau newydd ac arloesi. Gall hefyd gefnogi cyfranogiad dinasyddion wrth osod yr agenda ar gyfer ymchwil wyddonol, cymhelliant democrataidd.\r\n\r\nYn y modiwl hwn byddwch yn archwilio syniadau ymarferol, seiliedig ar ymchwil a straeon ysbrydoledig o'r maes yn seiliedig ar sgyrsiau gyda llawer o gyfweleion arbenigol ledled y byd, gan gynnwys awduron gwyddoniaeth poblogaidd sy'n gwerthu orau ac ymchwilwyr cyfathrebu gwyddonol blaenllaw. Cewch eich asesu ar sail dau ddarn o waith cwrs \u2013 un yn rhoi adborth adeiladol i\u2019ch cyfoedion, a\u2019r llall yn ddarn cyfathrebu gwyddonol, gan roi\u2019r hyn rydych wedi\u2019i ddysgu ar waith.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 10, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Compulsory", "language_choice": false}]}, {"title": "Optional Modules", "description": "The student can take 40 credits from the modules in Optional Modules.", "progress": "Group", "rule_summary": "The student must take 40 credits from the modules.", "subgroups": [{"title": "ENS-3211 / ENC-3211", "description": "The student can take a maximum of 20 credits from the modules in ENS-3211 / ENC-3211.", "progress": "Sub-Group", "rule_summary": "", "modules": [{"title": "Materion Amgylcheddol", "module_title": "Materion Amgylcheddol", "short_title": "Materion Amgylcheddol", "module_code": "ENC-3211", "marketing_synopsis": "This module allows the student to undertake a desk-based research project looking in depth at a current environmental or related issue. The environmental issues are chosen by the students individually to reflect their specific interests and can range from local issues through to global issues. Sources such as tabloid and broadsheet daily and Sunday newspapers, broadcast media, the internet, 'popular' scientific journals and the more rigorously refereed scientific journals should be consulted. The module culminates in the production of a written project report and an assessed interview. The module consists of student-led research into a specific topic, which will be selected in consultation with the module organizer, to ensure an appropriate scope is covered. This module will develop important skills for employability \u2013 the ability to communicate a topic and develop interview technique. At the end of the module, students will be assessed by a 15 minute interview and will project report on their chosen topic.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "cy", "language_name": "Welsh", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Environmental Issues", "module_title": "Environmental Issues", "short_title": "Environ Issues", "module_code": "ENS-3211", "marketing_synopsis": "This module allows the student to undertake a desk-based research project looking in depth at a current environmental or related issue. The environmental issues are chosen by the students individually to reflect their specific interests and can range from local issues through to global issues. Sources such as tabloid and broadsheet daily and Sunday newspapers, broadcast media, the internet, 'popular' scientific journals and the more rigorously refereed scientific journals should be consulted. The module culminates in the production of a written project report and an assessed interview. The module consists of student-led research into a specific topic, which will be selected in consultation with the module organizer, to ensure an appropriate scope is covered. This module will develop important skills for employability \u2013 the ability to communicate a topic and develop interview technique. At the end of the module, students will be assessed by a 15 minute interview and will project report on their chosen topic.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}]}], "expanded_by_default": true, "modules": [{"title": "Rivers, Coasts and Oceans", "module_title": "Rivers, Coasts and Oceans", "short_title": "Rivers, Coast and Oceans", "module_code": "ENS-3102", "marketing_synopsis": "This module deals with the cascade from source to sink, divided up in to three segments: catchment-fluvial, coastal (continental shelf), and deep marine. Each segment is a morphodynamic zone, but these zones are also genetically related and dynamically connected. Geomorphology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy are core to understanding the flow of sediments within and through these segments. Sediments from single or multiple sources are routed through the source to sink cascade, with each morphodynamical zone connecting regions of erosion, sediment transfer, temporary storage, and long-term deposition. Through fieldwork, lectures and practical classes this module will explore the inter-connected segments of the cascade. 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It will cover all the steps involved in environmental modelling, such as data procurement and preparation, computer coding of physical catchment processes, and calibration and uncertainty assessment of model outputs. We will also cover the decision support tools required for catchment management. The module begins with hands-on learning of the MATLAB programming language, which is then used to code a catchment scale hydrological model. Once the students get an experience of how to build their own hydrological model, they engage with the wider literature to get an improved understanding of how models are used for multiple applications and decision making. Students will get substantial training in MATLAB coding, which is a highly sought-after skill in the industry. Additionally, they will learn the fundamentals of environmental modelling and how it is applied to solve real-world problems. This module contains four assessments. The first two assessments involve MATLAB programming to build towards a catchment model. The third and fourth assessments include an essay and in-class presentation to critique existing catchment models.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Environmental Policy", "module_title": "Environmental Policy", "short_title": "Environmental Policy", "module_code": "ENS-3200", "marketing_synopsis": "This module will give you new insights into the world of environmental policy making: why we need policies, how they work, and why we get the policies we do. It should be useful to those planning to work in environmental and natural resource careers after university, or indeed anyone who\u2019s just interested in the environment! The module is taught through a combination of interactive lectures, topic-based seminars, and communication skills workshops (focussed on improving your professional writing and speaking skills). The module is highly topical: I revise the content every year to cover emerging environmental issues, and adapt it to what you, the class, are interested in covering. The module doesn\u2019t cover lots of boring detail of specific policies (there are too many!) - instead we will learn key concepts that you can apply to any environmental issue that you\u2019re interested in. It will also develop your communication skills, which will be useful in any future career. The module is assessed in two ways: a 1000-word policy brief on a topic of your choice and an oral exam which will test your understanding of the key module concepts and your ability to discuss environmental issues in a professional way.", "delivery_locations": ["Bangor"], "credits": 20, "level": "Level 6", "language_code": "en", "language_name": "English", "semester": "", "semester_months": "", "type": "Optional", "language_choice": false}, {"title": "Field Course: Tenerife", "module_title": "Field Course: Tenerife", "short_title": "Field Course: Tenerife", "module_code": "ENS-3201", "marketing_synopsis": "This is a 1-week overseas field course visiting the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera in the Canary Islands off the African coast. The field course is designed to looks at how different ecosystems function and how geology, soil, vegetation, animals and climate interact together to bring about contrasting habitats. We look at desert ecosystems, pine forests, lush laurel forests, alpine plateau ecosystems from sea level to 3715 m (the top of the Mount Teide volcano). We also look at how man has influenced the island over the last few hundred years with a focus on sustainable development, energy, water and also fire and volcanic eruption risk management. We spend a lot of time in the Teide National Park and the Garajonay National Park. The trip is typically all-inclusive (all food and drinks costs are covered) and the 'lively' evening entertainment is always a good way to end the day after coming back from the field. 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