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Assessment Brief

M34016 STRATEGIES FOR RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

GENERAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Module Title:	STRATEGIES FOR RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Module Code:	M34016
Module Coordinator:
Level:	7
Assessment Title:	Carbon Auditing and Reduction Planning in an Agricultural Enterprise
Assessment Description (short):	To demonstrate successful completion of Module LO1 – LO5, students are required to engage in practical applications of carbon auditing and reduction planning, emphasising the importance of understanding greenhouse gas emissions and strategies for reduction.
Assessment Weighting:	100 %
Word Count/Time:	3,000 words
Aggregation:	Must pass
Individual/Group:	Individual
Mode of Submission:	WISEflow: Technical report submitted on WISEflow.
Submission Deadline:	15 December 2025
Anonymous Marking:	No
Planned Feedback timing:	10 working days

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:		TICK IF ASSESSED IN THIS ASSESSMENT TASK
LO1	Rationalise complex and messy scenarios into systemic representations and conceptualise new solutions for further analysis and evaluation.
LO2	Critically evaluate the issues and solutions relating to the syllabus and defend creative and innovative ideas, calculations and proposals both in groups and individually.
LO3	Formulate and critically assess aims and targets for materials management strategies with consideration of total product life cycle and changing customer expectations.
LO4	Evolve criteria for materials selection, maintenance of supply and use of scarce materials and critically evaluate potential substitute strategies for reduced ecological impact.
LO5	Identify and hypothesise contemporary global issues and manufacturing styles to maximise the effective use of resources and minimise the environmental impact, with reference to globalisation and emerging technologies.

Assessment Task

The main task is to identify and quantify greenhouse gas emissions associated with the entire lifecycle of agricultural products and to propose actionable strategies for reducing emissions while considering economic viability and environmental impacts. The scope should include all operational aspects (e.g., energy consumption, waste generation, product processing and transportation of goods).

Basic data concerning the capacity of production and processing operations are provided below, but students should make assumptions where information is lacking, supplemented by relevant literature.

Location: Monmouthshire, Wales.

Farm Size: 600 hectares (50% arable, 40% pasture, 10% woodland).

Livestock: 100 cattle, 400 sheep.

Processing: On-site small-scale processing of dairy products and meat, handling up to 80 tons of agricultural produce annually.

Energy Mix: 75% from grid electricity, 25% from on-site biogas produced from animal waste.

ASSESSMENT MARK SCHEME
Criteria	Fail	Pass
Criteria	0-39	40-49	50-59	60-69	70-79	80-100
Definition of the goal and scope of the LCA (0.10).	Purely generic discussion of defining goals and scope, with no application to the specific product.	Average discussion of goals and scope. Not enough background information and research has been done to inform this section. Unrealistic goals.	Average discussion of goals and scope. The goal is purely descriptive and barely enough background information and research has been done to inform this section. Realistic goals.	Good discussion of goals and scope. The goal is either descriptive or comparative. Good background information and research have been used to inform this section.	Outstanding definition of goals and scope based on well-researched background information. The goal is ambitious, but its feasibility not fully explored.	Flawless definition of goals and scope based on thoroughly researched background information. The goal is ambitious yet feasible.
Inventory Analysis (0.4).	The analysis is trivial, misses key components, and/or computations are wrong. Poorly researched.	Below average analysis which is based on insufficient data. There are key omissions and major issues. Illustrations and tables are messy.	Average analysis which is based on sufficient data. Little or no resources additional to what’s on Moodle are used. There are some omissions and minor issues.	Good analysis based on well researched data. The inventory analysis is detailed enough to be realistic and items that have excluded are clearly justified.	Outstanding and detailed inventory analysis that could be used in a publication.	Flawless and detailed inventory analysis. The work is what is expected from a junior consultant.
Impact Assessment (0.20).	Impact is discussed so generically that it is not a genuine impact assessment.	Wrong or incomplete classification and the steps of characterisation and valuation is superficially covered.	Sound classification but the steps of characterisation and valuation is disappointing/overly simplified.	Good impact assessment approach which is fully described in the report and cover all steps. Minor issues with some of the decisions that are made.	Outstanding impact assessment where all steps are considered and have been adapted to be concise enough without affecting the quality of the analysis.	Highly professional analysis including natural resources depletion as well as GWP.
Interpretation (0.2).	The objective of the analysis is not achieved. The interpretation is missing.	The objective of the analysis is not achieved. The interpretation is not linked to the work done.	The objective of the study is addressed but in an average fashion. Only limited recommendations are made.	The objective of the study is well addressed and the analysis leads to convincing recommendations.	The objective of the study is addressed and the analysis leads to insightful recommendations.	The objective of the study is addressed and insightful recommendations are made and evaluated.
Presentation (0.1).	Poor presentation that makes the report difficult and tedious to read.	Sub-standard presentation that makes the report tedious to read but some reliable sources are identified and properly referenced and cited	Presentation is average/acceptable. There are significant issues, as for example with originality and organisation.	Good presentation with minor issues (e.g. expression, referencing, organisation)	Professionally presented report, excellent in organisation and the presentation of technical data.	Exceptionally clear, reflective, and well- justified presentation of technical data.

USE OF AI TOOLS IN THIS ASSESSMENT

You can use generative AI tools, but in the specific and limited ways explained below. Warning! Using generative AI tools in ways that are not permitted, or failing to acknowledge their use as required, is likely to be academic misconduct, as outlined in the Student Conduct Policy.

What’s permitted

UseofAITools	Permitted?	Acknowledge use?	AdditionalNotes
Planningyourtimeand assessment	Yes	No	· PlansgeneratedbyAImaynotalwaysbe suitable.
Findinganswerstopre- workshopquizzes	Notapplicable	Notapplicable	· Notapplicable
Reflection	No	Notapplicable	· Reflectionataskforyouandyourbrain! · Askingatooltoreflectforyouisdishonestand theworkwillprobablyhavefactualerrors.This is an easy way to fail!
Brainstorming	Yes	Yes	· AImaynotnecessarilyproducethemost reliable and credible solutions or ideas. · TheAItoolcanhelpyoudevelopyourideas, butitshouldnotreplacethem.
UploadingUoPcourse materials to AI tools	No (with an exception)	Notapplicable	· Uploadingcoursematerialsusuallybreak copyright · Exception: Youhave permission(e.g.,to supportadisability).
Uploadingotherpeople’s personalorsensitivedata	No	Notapplicable	· ThisisagainstUKlaw(UKDataProtectionAct 2018).
Searchingforand summarisingsources(e.g., articles, books, websites)	Yes	Yes	· Youmuststillread,check,andcitetheoriginal sources. · DonotcopyandpasteAI-generatedsummaries intoyourwork.
Translatingfromother languages to aid comprehension	Yes	No	· Translation shouldsupportunderstanding only. · Donotcopyandpastetranslationsintoyour assessment.
UsingAI-generated textas sourcematerial(e.g.,askinga tool a question and using the answer in your work)	No (with an exception)	Notapplicable	· YoushouldnotuseAItoolsasasource.Instead, find, read, and cite reliable, academic, or professional sources. · Exception:IfyouaretalkingaboutanAItoolin your reflection, you can quote or paraphrase what the AI tool said. Add a citation and reference.
Writingorrewritingpartsof (or all of) your assignment	No	Notapplicable	· You must not use AI to write or rephrase contentincludedinyourfinalsubmission. · DonotcopyandpasteoutputfromAItoolsinto yourwork.
Generatingcitationsand references	No	Notapplicable	· Learninghowtociteandreferenceisavital part of your studies. · DonotpasteAIgeneratedcitationsand references into your submission.

UseofAITools

Permitted?

Acknowledge

use?

AdditionalNotes

Gettingfeedbackon

language,references,your writing style, etc.

Yes

· Youmustreviewandapproveanycorrections yourself.

· Donotcopyandpasteeditedcontentfroman

AItoolintoyourwork.

Other uses

It depends!

Yes

· Otherwaysmaybepermittediftheysupport your learning without replacing it.

· Askyourlecturerifyouareunsure.

Acknowledging Generative AI Use in this assessment

IfyouquotethetextofanAItoolorparaphrasetheideasaspartofyourreflection (e.g.,inyourpresentationormodels),you must cite the tool in your text and include it in your reference list, using APA 7 style.

Ifyougenerateoreditedanimage,chart,orotherformofaudioorvisualmaterialandincludeitinyourwork,youmust acknowledge this use of AI in the text at the point where the material appears. See the Library’s guidance on citing andreferencing generative AI in APA 7.

Questions,concerns,orrequestsaboutusingAItools

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests (e.g., accessibility needs), speak to your module tutor.

Guidance

Referencing

Any material included in your coursework should be fully cited and referenced in APA 7 format. Detailed advice on referencing is available from the library.

Academic Integrity

The University takes any form of academic misconduct (such as plagiarism or cheating) seriously, so please make sure your work is your own. Please ensure you adhere to our Code of Student Behaviour and watch the video on Plagiarism.