BI1S49 - Principles of Ecology 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S49 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Principles of Ecology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Natalie Lubbock | ||
| Module Team: | Rhian Newman, David Lee, Anthony Caravaggi, Tracie McKinney | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2017 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100347 - ecology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
Identify and evaluate the importance of natural systems and cycles
Develop a critical understanding of ecological processes, habitats, systems and successions.
Content Summary
Students can be expected to learn about:
Basic concepts of population and community ecology, along with key ecological challenges:
Population dynamics, strategies and habitat structure.
Food webs, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles and trophic levels (including pollution pressures)
Ecological successions and climatic, edaphic and biotic climaxes, incorporating introductions to niche, habitat, microclimates and phenology
The ecology of decomposition.
Lotic and lentic freshwater habitats; estuarine, seashore and marine habitats.
The environment as a source of renewable resources and assimilator of waste
Linked field and laboratory work, introducing practical skills and basic taxonomy.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 7 |
| Fieldwork | 14 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 53 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | An applied and theoretical understanding of the techniques involved in obtaining ecological data and an ability to comprehend and communicate its meaning within the context of ecological theory. |
| LO2 | Have a comprehension of fundamental concepts of ecology and their application to real world situations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Open Book (Unseen) 1 | Demonstrate knowledge of subject area via timed essays | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Practical | _Field Trip 1 | Sample and data collection via field work followed by laboratory identification and analyses. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Written Examination - Open Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| _Field Trip 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |