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On completion of this module students should be able to:
- discuss the global importance of the Arthropoda in terms of their species richness and numerical dominance
- describe the main taxonomic features unique to the phylum
- identify and differentiate the main taxonomic groupings within the phylum
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology, evolution and economic importance of the Arthropoda
- collect, curate and present representative arthropod specimens to museum standard
Student Effort Type | Hours |
---|---|
Lectures | 22 |
Practical | 16 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 72 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Examination: Weekly practical test | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Examination: Theory exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Assignment: Collection - end semester | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 13:00 - 13:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |
Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |