This module aims to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the key elements and phases of Project Management from concept to project completion, with a focus on the integration of environmental requirements. The intention of this module is to provide an overview of the fundamentals of Project Management as they relate to the Environment.

1. Identify and discuss the main elements and phases of Project Management from concept to final completion and their overall significance from an environmental perspective.
2. Explain the role of Environmental personnel in multidisciplinary teams involved in project management.
3. Explain the preliminary phase of project management with a basic understanding of preliminary design, EIA/Planning/IPPC applications, tendering and contract award.
4. Discuss the construction/implementation phase, the significance from an environmental perspective with a basic understanding of the mitigation measures that must/can be put in place through various legislative and voluntary mechanisms.
5. Explain the close-out phase of project management including final commissioning, takeover of facility / process, final contract settlement with particular reference to the role that Environmental personnel will have in this process.
6. Identify decommissioning phase requirements and the relationship to the environment, with particular reference to ELRA/Residuals Management Plans and Financial Provision as set out in IPPC.
7. Evaluate and explain what is involved in conducting a formal post-project review to determine the key lessons learnt and the implications for changes to systems and/or procedures for the future.
8. Use the main tools available for successful project progress monitoring and tracking including relevant software such as MS Project software and Gantt charts.

This module challenges the student to develop a wide-ranged knowledge base and evaluation skills in natural resource management. Aquatic and land based resource management will include both traditional (e.g. mining and fishing) and also topical (e.g. aquaculture and sustainable land/water based ecosystem management) issues. The concept of ecosystem services will be integrated into this module including provisioning, regulating, supporting and cultural services. Students will be required to investigate, evaluate and impartially report on several case-studies/scenarios, which may be of national or international importance.

1. Explain concepts of aquatic and land-based resource management and ecosystem services.

2. Develop an integrated approach to natural resource management.

3. Evaluatea complex resource management issue.

4. Appraisetopical resource management scenarios for presentation in a professional manner.

5. Evaluate a mechanism for the utilisation of natural resources in an environmentally responsible manner during economic progression.

6. Develop and defend decision making processes for resource management.

7. Justify the importance of respectful engagementwith stakeholders while maintaining an independent un-biased scientific approach.

This module introduces the learner to the concept of cleaner production approaches and its application to a range of sectors (e.g. resource use and extraction, manufacturing, transport, use and final disposal) to increase overall efficiency and reduce damage and risks to humans and the environment. The module addresses pollution prevention, risk assessment, life cycle analysis, eco-labelling, green procurement and environmental performance evaluation. Specific emphasis will be placed on the financial appraisal of alternative options using simple payback and discounted cash flow techniques to select the most appropriate option from a range of options.

1. Apply appropriate risk assessment methodologies to prioritise environmental protection measures.

2. Develop appropriate accident prevention and emergency response procedures.

3. Apply Cleaner Production principles and methodologies to a range of economic sectors.

4. Critically review Green Procurement (GP) strategies and the factors that promote and hinder the effective implementation of GP strategies.

5. Discuss the issues that should be considered in developing environmental awareness and training programmes.

6. Critically review Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies and reports and discuss their practical application in environmental management.

7. Devise appropriate environmental performance evaluation methods and indicators for a range of sectors.

8. Use the payback method and discounted cash flow techniques to select a project from a range of alternative options.

This module explores the principles of sustainability starting with the Brundtland report and the blueprint for sustainable development across all areas of human activity as outlined in the agenda 21 publication of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. As part of the module students define sustainability and investigate how sustainable development can be promoted at local, regional and national level across different economic sectors e.g. agriculture, energy generation, industry etc. The module explores the EU Sustainable Development Strategy which deals in an integrated way with economic, environmental and social issues. The module introduces current sustainability indicators used to monitor progress to a more sustainable future and how it impacts our current and future generations.

1. Interrogatethe concept ofsustainability and its importance to human society

2. Considerthe principles, terminology and main issues of sustainability

3. Debate issues associated with sustainable development at local, national and international level

4. Discussthe development and implementation of sustainability indicators to measure progress in achieving sustainable development

5. Evaluate howto apply the principles of sustainability across all sectors, in particular in the field of environmentalmanagement

The module allows the student an opportunity to concentrate on a specific environmental management matter and to apply concepts, theories and research techniques to a relevant selected topic of interest. The project can be practical or theoretical. The aim is to round the educational experience by requiring the student to compile a critical review of the literature on their selected area of study and to apply practical research skills to the process, as well as to engage in reflective and critical analysis of the data. It should communicate the advanced standard of knowledge in the environmental management field and normally deal with potential problems in, for example, the workplace, community, and voluntary sector.

1. Communicate a research proposal for a specific environmental management /resource management topic
2. Complete a programme of work requiring sustained effort with the objective of developing critical abilities in analysis, synthesis and evaluation
3. Identify the objectives of the study, formulate an appropriate methodology and review the literature relevant to the study
4. Collect, collate and analyse relevant data
5. Evaluate and synthesise the main findings of the study and develop appropriate recommendations
6. Demonstrate an awareness of the relevance and potential of the study (for example to society, business and the environment)
7. Manage a personal learning process, demonstrate monitoring and revision procedures throughout the development of the project and recognise the information and resource requirements of the study