AESC40190 Habitat Evaluation

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module provides in-depth knowledge of important rural habitats, and understanding of key aspects of their management. Students are introduced to a range of habitat types, e.g. the different categories of grassland, woodlands and peatlands, through a series of lectures and depending on public health advice, a field trip. Through these combined approaches, students will develop an understanding of the extent and importance of different habitat types, the botanical species that occur within them, the threats to their ecological integrity and key aspects of their effective management. Students will also gain knowledge of best practice in relation to habitat classification and mapping.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1) Competently identify most of the broad habitat types that occur within Ireland, and show a good understanding of the factors that affect their ecological integrity.
2) Critically assess management options for the conservation of various habitat types.
3) Understand the principles of habitat classification and mapping.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

16
Field Trip/External Visits

16
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

112
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered through a series of lectures. Depending on public health advice the practical element of the module will be delivered though a field trip. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: In class test Unspecified n/a Graded No

30
Project: Habitat based project. Unspecified n/a Graded No

70

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

If students have any queries I am happy to deal with these on an individual basis.