RGU: RGU Module: Sustainable Development (SUM304)

Module Title
Sustainable Development
Keywords
Ethics, community, resources, climate,
bioregion, energy, ecology

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Reference

SUM304

SCQF Level

SCQF 11

SCQF Points

15

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

May 2009

Approved

June 2012

Amended
Revision No.

Prerequisites for Module

None
in
addition
requirements.

to

course

entry

Corequisite Modules
None.

Taught Mode (T) The module is delivered in

taught mode by lectures, interactive workshops,
case study tutorials and directed self-study.
Online Distance Learning mode (ODL), The
delivery is based upon self-directed learning
from web-based materials and backed by online
workshops, moderated online chat sessions and
case studies. Access to online support will be
available.

Precluded Modules
Assessment Plan
None.
Learning Outcomes Assessed

Aims of Module

Component 1
Component 2

To
provide
an
overview
and
critical
understanding of the issues and challenges
involved in developing and enhancing the built
environment with responsibility to the local
and
global
environment,
society
and
communities.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are
expected to be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the principles and issues involved in the
maintenence, development and design of the built environment,
which is responsive to the needs of communities, society and the
environment.
2. Critically evaluate people and environment responsible design in

1,2

Module assessment will be recorded in two

components. Component 1 will be formative in
nature to provide students with a programme of
developmental activities (in accordance with the
5
SCQF
Characteristics
at
Level
11
http://scqf.org.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2014/03/SCQF-Revised-LevelDescriptors-Aug-2012-FINAL-web-version1.pdf )
applied to module content as preparation for
Component 2. This is weighted at 40% of the
final grade.
Component 2 will be summative in nature;
typically an individual piece of work. The
component
assesses
all
module
learning
outcomes and is weighted at 60% of the final
grade.

a holistic and integrated way.

Indicative Bibliography
Indicative Module Content

1. ORR, D.W., 2002. The nature of design: ecology, culture, and human

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comfort.
Resource and energy conservation, waste
management,
environmental
and
social
impact.

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AVI FRIEDMAN, 2007 Sustainable Residential Development McGraw

Hill.
6. BORER & HARRIS, 2008 The whole house Book, Centre for
Alternative Technology
7. BJORN BERGE, 2001 The ecology of Building Materials: Architectural
Press.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours

8. ANDERSON J., SHIERS D.K, STEELE 4th 2009 The Green Guide to
Distance

Specification: Wiley-Blackwell.

Full Time

Learning

AMOS RAPOPORT, House Form and culture: Prentice Hall

40

MCHARG, I.L., 1969. Design with nature. New York: The American
Museum of Natural History & Doubleday.

Directed Study
50

90

60

60

Private Study

Mode of Delivery
Module is taught via 2 modes:

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