Module Provider: |
School of Plant Sciences |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
C (Certificate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Prof
FA
Bisby |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
The module aims to provide a broad knowledge and hands-on practical experience of biodiversity of plants, animals and microbes, focussing on species diversity, ecosystem diversity and cultural diversity. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
A well-developed understanding of the concepts of genetic, species, ecological and cultural diversity.
Familiarity and direct observation of field examples of genetic species, ecological and cultural diversity.
Direct observation and field experience in collection, handling and identification of the major phyla.
Direct observation and field experience in analysing field communities.
Direct observation and field/lab. Experience with plant/insect relations such as pollination and herbivory.
Skills
Field collection techniques
Field identification techniques
First steps in ecological survey |
Additional outcomes:
Cohesive community spirit amongst staff and students of the Biological Sciences Degree.
Awareness of approach to biodiversity on an international scale. |
Outline content:
Fieldwork in southern Andalucia, Spain during the Easter vacation.
Intensive small group tuition on the major phyla, families of flowering plants and orders of insects, with additional observation of Mediterranean ecosystems and Andalucian biodiversity culture.
Short field project carried out in pairs on topics such as pollination, herbivory, community ecology.
Final day of short project seminars by pairs of students. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Intensive field observation organised in small groups, each with a member of staff of demonstrator, followed by a laboratory class and lecture.
Field project work near the field centre, done in pairs and with each pair supervised by one of the demonstrators.
All students give a demonstration/seminar outlining the project they have carried out. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
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10 |
| Tutorials/seminars |
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10 |
| Practicals |
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80 |
| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
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100 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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3 |
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework
In-course test 1 (30%)
In-course test 2 (30%)
Project report and seminar (40%)
Relative percentage of coursework
(100%)
Penalties for late submission
In accordance with University policy
Examinations
None
Requirements for a pass
40%
Re-assessment arrangements
Re-sit examination in September |
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