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On completion of this module students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of key ecosystem concepts;
- describe the physical environment of terrestrial and aquatic systems;
- carry out sampling and make scientific observations in terrestrial, marine and freshwater habitats;
- identify common freshwater and marine invertebrate taxa to become familiar with the diversity, function, and adaptation of invertebrates in these habitats;
- describe the processes that affect the distribution and abundance of species;
- examine monitoring techniques and ecological responses of freshwater organisms to water quality deterioration and habitat destruction;
- evaluate hydrochemical data;
- learn to critically read original research articles relating to systems ecology, analyse field data and write concise scientific reports.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 23 |
| Laboratories | 14 |
| Field Trip/External Visits | 10 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 25 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 53 |
| Total | 125 |
Students entering this course should have taken and passed ENVB20050 or an equivalent.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination: End of trimester exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
| Assignment: Field course & assignments | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Jan-Robert Baars | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Paul Brooks | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Adam Kane | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Professor Mary Kelly-Quinn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Ms Elizabeth Conroy | Tutor |