ES2S205 - Biodiversity and Biogeography 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Biodiversity and Biogeography | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Angela Morris | ||
| Module Team: | Richard Penrose, Malcolm Thomas, Anthony Harris | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100469 - environmental management | 101318 - biodiversity conservation | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 20 | 80 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop a thorough understanding of the principles and concepts of biogeographical theory and change through time, together with an understanding of research methods in a biogeographical context.
To develop understanding of sustainability concepts and environmental legislation, management and policy.
Content Summary
Develop an understanding of changes to biogeography through time along with the drivers of change (global climate plate tectonics and anthropogenic).
Examination of past life patterns and how they influence current organism types and distribution, the rise to dominance, diversification and decline of various taxa. Mass extinction events and the effects of a changing climate on habitats through time.
Types of current biogeographic distribution. Endemic species and examples of extinction. Biodiversity gradients and hotspots. Latitudinal diversity gradients; examples of tree species, reptiles, particular climate parameters.
Adaptations of plants to cope with dry climates. Methods of organism dispersal, physical barriers to dispersal including those specific to terrestrial and aquatic environments. Invasive alien species: examples including accidental and deliberate introductions.
Exploration of rewilding as a concept and in terms of its practical application in a real-world context.
Drivers for environmental sustainability: climate change, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss.
An introduction to biodiversity mapping - Phase 1 Habitat Survey – principles and practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Fieldwork | 12 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand fundamental ideas in biogeography, including the global distribution or organisms in the past and present, and their relationships with physical environments. |
| LO2 | Understand fundamental concepts of environmental regulation, data collection/analysis, impact assessment and sustainability. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | NVC report | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 | Online Open book Examination | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |