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The student should appreciate the wide diversity of invasive species and the role of different sectors in invasions, recognize the characteristics of invasive species and invaded habitats and the challenges of reducing the threats, understand the role of evidence based research in managing ecological threats, indicate the factors responsible for invasions, source and review the ecological impacts and mitigating factors, evaluate and critically appraise methods of control to achieve sustainability. Work to source and appraise information on management options, local species accounts and prepare a case study to address a key concept presented.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 14 |
Specified Learning Activities | 25 |
Online Learning | 86 |
Total | 125 |
A general knowledge of invertebrate, plant or vertebrate biology would be helpful.
Basic module of Ecology
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Group feedback on all but one assignment will be provided. Individual feedback will be provided on one main assignment
Name | Role |
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Dr Tancredi Caruso | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |