Environment and Pollution
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 79 pages
- 18 units
This course explores the environment and pollution, covering the biotic and abiotic components, their interactions, and the impact of human activities. It delves into ecological concepts such as ecosystems, energy flow, and material circulation. The course also examines reproduction, growth, and development in plants and animals, including human intervention. It further discusses biomes, food chains, food webs, and man's dependence on plants and animals, providing a comprehensive understanding of environmental science.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of SED329, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
SED329 · UNIT 2 BIOTIC ENVIRONMENT
The inorganic components of soil are derived from rocks by weathering, so it is important which rock is in a place to produce the soil. The type of soil will determine the type of crops that will grow there topography play on important role in distribution of organisms.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept of the environment and its components
- Describe ecological interactions within ecosystems
- Discuss the processes of reproduction, growth, and development in living organisms
- Analyze human impact on the environment and its consequences
- Evaluate methods of environmental conservation and pollution control
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Scientist
- Conservation Biologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Manager
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Conservation
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Education
- Government Regulation
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Reproduction, Growth and Development in Plants and Animals
Unit 3: Human reproductive system
Requires understanding of meiosis and mitosis processes and their impact on genetic variation.
- Module 4: Growth and Development
Unit 4: Role of hormones on growth and development in humans
Requires understanding of hormonal interactions and their complex effects on human physiology.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to the Environment
Unit 1: Concept of the Environment · 3 hours
Define the concept of the environment. Identify components of the physical environment. Explain the interaction between biotic and abiotic factors.
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to the Environment
Unit 2: Biotic Environment · 3 hours
Explain intra-specific relationships. Describe inter-specific relationships. Discuss the importance of these relationships for survival.
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to the Environment
Unit 3: Community · 3 hours
Define a community. Recognize different communities. Understand the complex interactions within a community.
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction to the Environment
Unit 4: Succession · 3 hours
Describe succession. Identify primary and secondary succession. Understand the reasons for change in a community.
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction to the Environment
Unit 5: Biomes · 3 hours
Explain factors determining weather patterns. Enumerate major biomes. Describe characteristics of each biome.
- Week 6Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things
Unit 1: Ecology · 3 hours
Define ecology. State components of ecology. List approaches to ecology.
- Week 7Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things
Unit 2: Ecosystems · 3 hours
State key points of ecosystems. Describe the structure of ecosystems. Understand food chains and food webs.
- Week 8Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things
Unit 3: Energy flow and Circulation of Materials · 3 hours
Define energy. Explain how living things obtain energy. Explain the biogeochemical cycle.
- Week 9Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things
Unit 4: Food Chain and Food Webs · 3 hours
Differentiate between food chain and food web. Describe energy transfer. Define trophic levels.
- Week 10Module 2: Interaction of Living and Non-Living Things
Unit 5: Man's Dependence on Plant and Animals · 3 hours
Identify the role of plants in human life. Identify the role of animals in the life of man and plants. Explain the importance of bees.
- Week 11Module 3: Reproduction, Growth and Development in Plants and Animals
Unit 1: Meaning and types of reproduction · 3 hours
Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction. Name organisms that show each type. Enumerate advantages and disadvantages of each type.
Unit 2: Sexual reproduction in flowering plants · 3 hours
Study parts of a flower. Understand pollination. Describe fertilization. Explain seed and fruit development.
- Week 12Module 3: Reproduction, Growth and Development in Plants and Animals
Unit 3: Human reproductive system · 3 hours
Name structures of the male reproductive organ. State their functions. Name structures of the female reproductive organ. State their functions.
Unit 4: Sexual Reproductive Humans · 3 hours
Describe stages of the reproductive cycle. Describe stages of reproduction. Describe what happens after fertilization.
- Week 13Module 4: Growth and Development
Unit 5: Human Intervention in Reproduction · 3 hours
State methods of contraception. Identify natural and artificial methods. Enumerate advantages and disadvantages of each method. Find reasons for infertility.
Unit 1: What is Growth? · 3 hours
Define growth. Distinguish growth from development. Explain phases of growth. Explain positive and negative growth.
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed notes for each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts
- Practice applying ecological principles to real-world scenarios
- Review diagrams of reproductive systems and life cycles
- Understand the role of hormones in growth and development
- Summarize the main points of each module and review regularly
Questions students ask about this course
What is SED329 about?
This course explores the environment and pollution, covering the biotic and abiotic components, their interactions, and the impact of human activities. It delves into ecological concepts such as ecosystems, energy flow, and material circulation. The course also examines reproduction, growth, and development in plants and animals, including human intervention. It further discusses biomes, food chains, food webs, and man's dependence on plants and animals, providing a comprehensive understanding of environmental science.
How many units does SED329 have?
SED329, Environment and Pollution, has 18 units across 4 modules, over 79 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is SED329?
SED329 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is SED329 hard?
SED329 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does SED329 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.
How is SED329 assessed?
SED329 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with SED329?
Environmental Scientist, Conservation Biologist, Environmental Consultant, Sustainability Manager and Environmental Educator.