- Describe some of the major patterns of distribution of species and biomes at a range of scales;
- Explain some of the processes causing patterns of diversity at a range of scales;
- Identify to Order most terrestrial and freshwater arthropods found during fieldwork in Ireland and Spain, and describe their key distinguishing features;
- Identify to Phylum most organisms on rocky shores; Use guidebooks and keys to identify species;
- Design simple sampling programmes and experiments to tackle ecological questions;
- Work as part of a team to a tight deadline;
- Prepare and present effective written reports, posters and oral presentations;
- Assess risks and work safely in field environments.

ENVB 20010 Ecology: Populations and Communities (co-requisite) OR ENVB 20050 Principles of Environmental Biology and Ecology (co-requisite)
ENVB 30010 Systems Ecology (co-requisite)

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

Assessment during the field trip comprises a test of identification skills and knowledge, a project presentation and field notebooks. The test and project are graded in situ and feedback provided immediately in written and oral form respectively. The field notebooks are graded and annotated within 20 days of submission and returned to students. The report is graded and annotated and returned to students within 20 days of submission.