ES2S59 - Ecology 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S59 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Ecology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Jeffrey Roberts | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| 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: | 100347 - ecology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module will enable the student to analyse the interactions between organisms and their environment. Interactions will be investigated and ecological modelling used to analyse these interactions. Population dynamics models will be used to evaluate the reintroduction of species.
The fundamentals of global biogeography and island biogeography will enable students to evaluate global species distribution patterns.
Content Summary
Interspecific/intraspecific competition, predation, herbivory, parasitism, mutualism, population dynamics.
Biogeography: Historical perspective, patterns of distribution, classification, island biogeography, paleoecology, plate tectonics.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Fieldwork | 8 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate the main ecological principles affecting communities, populations and species. |
| LO2 | Develop a thorough understanding of the principles of biogeography. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Open Book Examination 1 | Biogeography and the factors responsible for variations in species distribution. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Apply ecological modelling to illustrate a range of interactions. | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Online Open Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |