ES3S205 - Natural History Field Expedition 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES3S205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Natural History Field Expedition | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Amelia Grass | ||
| Module Team: | Ian Skilling, Eiry Bateman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100381 - environmental sciences | 100384 - archaeological sciences | 100469 - environmental management |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 30 | 20 | 50 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To study in depth the ecology of a selected region such as Southern Africa.
Development and application of theory and skills developed during the course in an unfamiliar environment.
Content Summary
The module centres around a residential field course in a unique environment such as southern Africa (Botswana/ South Africa).
The study of the ecology of the region and biome.
Geology of the region, habitats, plants, wildlife and ecological interactions.
Tracking skills and the role of the trails guide.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 |
| Fieldwork | 104 |
| Independent Study | 62 |
| Directed Study | 10 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Synthesise a range of field data, ideas and themes in the investigation of ecological interactions and management. |
| LO2 | Observe, record and interpret an unfamiliar ecological study site to produce appropriate field notes and data, and incorporate these into an ecological model. |
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) | Research Proposal and Associated Field Notes | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Field coursework 1 | Practical tests conducted in the field | 40 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Field coursework 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |