Analyse the challenges in sustainable management of water supply and demand across regional, national and international boundaries

Module Title

Sustainable Water

Ind/Group

Ind

Cohort

Sept/Jan

Module Code

7010EXQ

Coursework Title (e.g. CWK1)

CW 2 

Lecturer

Estimated Time (hrs):

100

Word Limit*: 2,500

Coursework type: Individual

 Module Mark

10 credits

Submission arrangement online via CU Aula:

File types and method of recording: MSWord

Mark and Feedback date: within 2 weeks

Mark and Feedback  method: via Aula

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

Task and Mark distribution:

Examine the number and amount of releases of sewage by UK water utilities. Why do these companies release sewage from time to time?  What pollution problems arise from the releases? Contrast  how Severn Trent Water and Southern Water handle the sewage problems, especially since Severn Trent has no sea access.

How do these releases affect the UKs attempt to meet the Bathing Water Directive? European neighbours such as Germany and France have a number of rivers which meet the Bathing Water Directive. How do they achieve this: that is to say – what technology or techniques can be employed to solve the problem?

https://environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2020/07/02/combined-sewer-overflows-explained/

file:///D:/academic%20year%202020-21/7010exq/SAS_2019_Water_Quality_Report_Digital-1.pdf

file:///D:/academic%20year%202020-21/7010exq/rpt_com201305drainagestrategy1.pdf

file:///D:/academic%20year%202020-21/7010exq/A-Best-Practice-Guide-to-Drainage-Installations.pdf

Prepare a report of up to 2500 words.  

Notes:

1. You are expected to use the APA style (7^th Edition) referencing format. For support and advice on how to use the referencing format, students can contact Centre for Academic Writing (CAW). You can also refer to the following link https://libguides.coventry.ac.uk/apa
2. Please notify your registry course support team and module leader for disability support.
3. Any student requiring an extension or deferral should follow the university process as outlined here.
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6. Assignments that are more than 10% over the word limit will result in a deduction of 10% of the mark i.e. a mark of 60% will lead to a reduction of 6% to 54%. The word limit includes quotations, but excludes the bibliography, reference list and tables.
7. You are encouraged to check the originality of your work by using the draft Turnitin links..
8. Collusion between students (where sections of your work are similar to the work submitted by other students in this or previous module cohorts) is taken extremely seriously and will be reported to the academic conduct panel. This applies to both courseworks and exam answers.
9. A marked difference between your writing style, knowledge and skill level demonstrated in class discussion, any test conditions and that demonstrated in a coursework assignment may result in you having to undertake a Viva Voce in order to prove the coursework assignment is entirely your own work.
10. If you make use of the services of a proof reader in your work you must keep your original version and make it available as a demonstration of your written efforts.
11. You must not submit work for assessment that you have already submitted (partially or in full), either for your current course or for another qualification of this university, unless this is specifically provided for in your assignment brief or specific course or module information. Where earlier work by you is citable, ie. it has already been published/submitted, you must reference it clearly. Identical pieces of work submitted concurrently will also be considered to be self-plagiarism.

<40

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Answers which only provide a basic description, possibly just the background, without analysis. .

Answers which provide a basic critical analysis without clear and detailed use of numbers of incidents and possible solutions.

Answers which consider the specifics and provide some analysis of the problem, and comparison between the utilities. 

Very good critical analysis with reference to the contrast between the utilities and internationally. Potential solutions are described and assessed.

Provide additional reading, data and analysis to give excellent analysis. Inclusion of detailed analysis and synthesis of information about discharges. Addresses the range of solutions in technical, financial and political detail.

Mark band

Outcome

Guidelines

90-100%

Distinction

Meets learning outcomes

Distinction - Exceptional work with very high degree of rigour, creativity and critical/analytic skills.  Mastery of knowledge and subject-specific theories with originality and autonomy. Demonstrates exceptional ability to analyse and apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the subject/discipline.

Innovative research with exceptional ability in the utilisation of research methodologies.  Demonstrates, creativity, originality and outstanding problem-solving skills.  Work completed with very high degree of accuracy, proficiency and autonomy.  Exceptional communication and expression demonstrated throughout. Student evidences the full range of technical and/or artistic skills. Work pushes the boundaries of the discipline and may be strongly considered for external publication/dissemination/presentation.

80-89%

Distinction

Distinction - Outstanding work with high degree of rigour, creativity and critical/analytic skills.  Near mastery of knowledge and subject-specific theories with originality and autonomy. Demonstrates outstanding ability to analyse and apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the subject/discipline.

Innovative research with outstanding ability in the utilisation of research methodologies.  Work consistently demonstrates creativity, originality and outstanding problem-solving skills.  Work completed with high degree of accuracy, proficiency and autonomy.  Outstanding communication and expression demonstrated throughout. Student demonstrates a very wide range of technical and/or artistic skills. With some amendments, the work may be considered for external publication/dissemination/presentation

70-79%

Distinction

Distinction - Excellent work undertaken with rigour, creativity and critical/analytic skills.  Excellent degree of knowledge and subject-specific theories with originality and autonomy demonstrated. The work exhibits excellent ability to analyse and apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the subject/discipline.

Innovative research with excellent ability in the utilisation of research methodologies.  Work demonstrates creativity, originality and excellent problem-solving skills.  Work completed with very consistent levels of accuracy, proficiency and autonomy.  Excellent communication and expression demonstrated throughout. Student demonstrates a very wide range of technical and/or artistic skills.

60-69%

Merit

Merit - Very good work often undertaken with rigour, creativity and critical/analytic skills.  Very good degree of knowledge and subject-specific theories with some originality and autonomy demonstrated. The work often exhibits the ability to fully analyse and apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the subject/discipline.

Very good research evidence and shows very good ability in the utilisation of research methodologies.  Work demonstrates creativity, originality and problem-solving skills.  Work completed with very consistent levels of accuracy, proficiency and autonomy.  Very good communication and expression demonstrated throughout. Student demonstrates a wide range of technical and/or artistic skills.

50-59%

Pass

Pass - Good work undertaken with some creativity and critical/analytic skills.   Demonstrates knowledge and subject-specific theories with some originality and autonomy demonstrated. The work exhibits the ability to analyse and apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the subject/discipline.

Good research and shows some ability in the utilisation of research methodologies.  Work demonstrates problem-solving skills and is completed with some level of accuracy, proficiency and autonomy.  Satisfactory communication and expression demonstrated throughout. Student demonstrates some of the technical and/or artistic skills.

40-49%

Pass

Pass - Assessment demonstrates some advanced knowledge and understanding of the subject informed by current practice, scholarship and research. Work may be incomplete with some irrelevant material present. Sometimes demonstrates the ability to analyse and apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the subject/discipline.

Acceptable research with evidence of basic ability in the utilisation of research methodologies.  Demonstrates some originality, creativity and problem-solving skills but often with inconsistencies.  Expression and presentation sufficient for accuracy and proficiency.  Sufficient communication and expression with professional skill set.  Student demonstrates some technical and/or artistic skills.

30-39%

Fail

Fails to achieve learning outcomes

Fail - Very limited understanding of relevant theories, concepts and issues with deficiencies in rigour and analysis. Some relevant material may be present but be informed from very limited sources. Fundamental errors and some misunderstanding likely to be present. Demonstrates limited ability to analyse and apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the subject/discipline.

Limited research scope and ability in the utilisation of research methodologies.  Limited originality, creativity, and struggles with problem-solving skills.  Expression and presentation insufficient for accuracy and proficiency.  Insufficient communication and expression and with deficiencies in professional skill set.  Student demonstrates deficiencies in the range of technical and/or artistic skills.

20-29%

Fail -

Fail - Clear failure demonstrating little understanding of relevant theories, concepts, issues and only a vague knowledge of the area. Little relevant material may be present and informed from very limited sources. Serious and fundamental errors and virtually no evidence of relevant research.  Fundamental errors and misunderstandings likely to be present.

Little or no research with no evidence of utilisation of research methodologies.  No originality, creativity, and struggles with problem-solving skills.  Expression and presentation insufficient for accuracy and proficiency.  Insufficient communication and expression and with serious deficiencies in professional skill set.  Student has clear deficiencies in range of technical and/or artistic skills.

0-19%

Fail

Fail - Clear failure demonstrating no understanding of relevant theories, concepts, issues and no understanding of area. Little or no relevant material may be present and informed from minimal sources.  No evidence of ability in the utilisation of research methodologies. No evidence of originality, creativity, and problem-solving skills.  Expression and presentation deficient for accuracy and proficiency.  Insufficient communication and expression and with deficiencies in professional skill set.  Student has clear deficiencies in range of technical and/or artistic skills.