BI2S96 - Anthrozoology 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S96 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Anthrozoology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Sarah Allen | ||
| Module Team: | Michele Gorman, Pete Dunford | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100346 - biology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To examine the range of diversity and complexity of the interactions of man with animals and their survival past and present.
To enable the student to develop their legal and ethical interpretation of the care management of a range of captive and wild species.
To develop an understanding of the relationship between a captive animal’s natural history and their captive environment.
Content Summary
The role of animal-related charitable organisations.
Working animals (e.g. therapy animals, hunting, farming etc.).
Zoological organisations.
Animals in entertainment (e.g. racing, film and TV, performance animals etc.).
Legislation (e.g. care, rehabilitation, transportation, trade etc.).
Ethics.
Conservation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Seminar | 8 |
| External visits | 15 |
| Independent Study | 107 |
| Directed Study | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse how the design of enclosures impacts the welfare of animals and their interaction with humans. |
| LO2 | Appraise and discuss the relationship between evolution, legality and ethical aspects of keeping selected species in a captive environment. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Human interaction with wild, captive and domesticated populations of selected species over time. | 60 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A report based on the student’s design of an enclosure for a captive animal | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |