Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | ADVANCED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | ||
Code | ENVS423 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof CL Parr Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Kate.Parr@liverpool.ac.uk |
||
Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
|
The aim of this module is to provide students with an appreciation of the variety of approaches used in conservation and the value of a long-term perspective; |
Learning Outcomes |
|
(LO1) On successful completion of this module students should be able to:Understand and summarize how ecological andconservation paradigms have changed over time |
|
(LO2) Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and approaches used in conservation management |
|
(LO3) Critique and analyse published materials and synthesize into appropriate argument |
|
(LO4) Design, orally communicate and critique approaches to conservation management. |
|
(S1) Teamwork |
|
(S2) Organisational skills |
|
(S3) Communication, listening and questioning respecting others, contributing to discussions, communicating in a foreign language, influencing, presentations |
|
(S4) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning |
|
(S5) Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
|
The selection of topics covered by staff will vary dependent on personal interests, but will cover a range of topics including conservation management, restoration and long-term ecology. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
|
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Group-work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
14 |
8 8 10 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
||||||
EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 (before week 12) | max 1500 words | 80 | ||||
Group presentation of a protected area management plan Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 (before week 1 | max 20 minutes in le | 20 |
Recommended Texts |
|
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |