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 | LABORATORY AND FIELD TECHNIQUES FOR [MARINE AND TERRESTIAL] ECOLOGISTS | ||
Code | ENVS171 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof AG Hirst Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences A.G.Hirst@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This practical module will provide training in a range of ecological skills in a series of field exercises around Liverpool and on a residential field course to SW Wales. The skills used will have a wide application to many fields of environmental sci ence including modern biology, ecology and physical geography. Techniques taught include identification of plants and animals, communities and measurement of selected ecological processes. You will learn quantitative skills in field ecology and how they can be used to solve fundamental and applied problems. You will also learn quite a lot of ecology at the same time. |
Learning Outcomes |
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Apply a quantitative approach to field science |
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Work safely under lab and field conditions |
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Describe plant and animal communities and relate these to environmental factors |
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Sample plant and animal communities and relate these to environmental factors |
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Appreciate landscape and ecological features |
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Measure and understand the relevance of ecological processes |
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Identify selected plants and animals |
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Investigate animal behaviour |
Syllabus |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Lecture introduction to each of laboratory and field days |
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Field Work - Laboratory and field work in both the CTL and local environs |
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Field Work - Field Work - Residential at Dale Fort |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
9 Lecture introduction to each of laboratory and field days |
28 Laboratory and field work in both the CTL and local environs 48 Field Work - Residential at Dale Fort |
85 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 65 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 60 | Sem 2 week 12 | 20 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | MCQ exam on material from Residential field course There is no reassessment opportunity, Must be present on field course to take it. Reassessment not possible Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Practical Assessment | N/A | 2nd semester | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Practical 1: Online test There is no reassessment opportunity, Assessment dependent on participation in lab/field work on the day. Extenuating circumstances required to avoid zero marks. |
Practical Assessment | Na | Sem 2 | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Practical 2: Online test There is no reassessment opportunity, Assessment dependent on participation in lab/field work on the day. Extenuating circumstances required to avoid zero marks. |
Practical Assessment | NA | Sem 2 | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Practical 3: Online test There is no reassessment opportunity, Assessment dependent on participation in lab/field work on the day. Extenuating circumstances required to avoid zero marks. |
Practical Assessment | NA | Sem 2 | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Practical 4: Online test There is no reassessment opportunity, Assessment dependent on participation in lab/field work on the day. Extenuating circumstances required to avoid zero marks. |
Practical Assessment | NA | Sem 2 | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Practical 5: Online test There is no reassessment opportunity, Assessment dependent on participation in lab/field work on the day. Extenuating circumstances required to avoid zero marks. | |
Practical Assessment | NA | Field course week 12 | 30 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment of field course Notebooks on Dale field course There is no reassessment opportunity, Must attend field course to complete output. Reassessment not possible |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |