ES2S209 - Natural History of Islands 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Natural History of Islands | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Ian Skilling | ||
| Module Team: | Amelia Grass | ||
| 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: | 100345 - biological sciences | 100394 - earth sciences | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop a greater understanding of the major geological and ecological processes operating in selected Island settings.
To develop an understanding of the importance of islands in biogeography and evolutionary theory
To undertake fieldwork which includes observation of major geological and ecological processes and the interactions. between them.
To further develop observational and recording skills within the field based on environmental and ecological interactions.
Content Summary
The module centres around a residential island-based field course. The field work will include observation and study of some of the major geological processes, for example volcanoes, plate tectonics and glaciation
Island biogeography: fundamental theory and examples; speciation and evolutionary adaptations to island life; examples of vulnerability to introduced (and invasive) species, extinctions of endemic island organisms.
The ecology of the area will be studied in relation to identified plants and animals, and ecological sampling and wildlife observations will be undertaken. These observations will be made in the context of the local geology, climate, soils and surface processes.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 44 |
| Independent Study | 106 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explore, understand and explain island geological and ecological characteristics and processes and the interactions between them |
| LO2 | Investigate the interrelated processes between the island environment, biogeography and biodiversity |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Field Folio 1 | Field Observational Journal and Field Based Tasks | 0 | 3000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | Class Test | 0 | 2000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Field Folio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |