Module Details
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Title ADVANCED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Code ENVS423
Coordinator Professor CL Parr
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
Kate.Parr@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 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, including restoration.
Specifically the module aims to provide students with:
An understanding of changes in paradigms underlying ecology and conservation;
An understanding of the strategies used in conservation management, from global to local;
An insight into the science of restoration ecology;
Development of specific skills including essay writing, presentations, critical evaluation;
Help students to gain both team-building skills but the ability to plan and execute work independently.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understand and summarize how ecological and conservation 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, 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 marine policy.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - E-Lecture
Description: Lecture
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 12

Teaching Method 2 - Group-work (Synchronous)
Description: Presentations, debate, discussion
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 7

Teaching Method 3 - e-Seminar
Description: Seminar
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 2

Teaching Method 4 - Seminar
Description: Seminar
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 2

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   2

       12

2

7

 23
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 143

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
Online 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  max 20 minutes in le    20       
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       

Recommended Texts
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