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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Appreciate and communicate the application of ecological information in addressing environmental issues
• Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in ecology
• Identify the factors affecting biota in different ecosystems
• Describe the physical environment of terrestrial and aquatic systems
• Carry out basic estimations of population parameters
• Identify the major groups of terrestrial, freshwater and marine invertebrates
• Use taxonomic identification aids and handle biological samples that have been collected to obtain relevant data from the samples
• Compile, compare and interpret results
• Read a scientific paper and write an abstract
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 16 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 85 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Laboratory assignments | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Examination: One written exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Students will be given class feedback post assessment
Name | Role |
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Dr Jan-Robert Baars | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Jens Carlsson | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Mary Kelly-Quinn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |