ES2S78 - Farm Habitat and Environment 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S78 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Farm Habitat and Environment | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Pete Dunford | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100978 - farm management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module enables students to gain an understanding of farm habitats, their ecology, management and extent. Students will be able to evaluate the effect of modern, temperate agriculture on the environment and suggest pathways towards sustainability.
Content Summary
- Range and type of farm habitats.
- Historical development of farm habitats and suitable management techniques for enhancing biodiversity.
- Farm survey techniques and management proposals.
- Environmental impact of temperate agriculture.
- Trends towards sustainability in agriculture.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 38 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 20 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Directed Study | 30 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse the conservation value of farm habitats and plan enhancement for biodiversity. |
| LO2 | Evaluate the environmental impact of modern, temperate agriculture. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Environmental impact of modern agriculture and trends towards sustainability | 75 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Produce a survey report outlining the habitats present at a given farm and make recommendations for enhancement in terms of biodiversity | 0 | 3500 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |