BI1S201 - Principles of Ecology 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Principles of Ecology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Sciences | ||
| Module Leader: | Natalie Lubbock | ||
| Module Team: | Harri Little, Anthony Harris, Emma Higgins, Cerith Jones, Anthony Caravaggi | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100347 - ecology | 100348 - environmental biology | 100850 - population biology |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 60 | 20 | 20 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
On successful completion of this module, students will develop a firm understanding of ecological theory. The ability to identify and critically evaluate ecological hierarchy, processes, cycles, and successions. As well as the mastery of scientific theory and practical competencies the student will acquire further skills such as critical reflection, enquiry and analysis through applying lecture-based theory to field and lab work.
Through completion of this module and full engagement the student will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 1
Communication: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Leadership: Behaviour: 1, 2, 3
Innovation and Enterprise: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Project Management: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Digital Literacy: Behaviour 1
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Topics covering broad-scale ecological principles in this module include, but are not limited to:
The hierarchy of ecology, with focus on concepts of population and community ecology, accumulating with classifying biomes.
Population dynamics, strategies, and habitat structure.
Energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, and trophic levels.
Ecological successions, such as the systematic process of decomposition.
Climatic, edaphic, and biotic concepts, incorporating introductions to niche, habitat, microclimates, and phenology
Introduction to aquatic habitats and their essential ecology
Accompanied with practical skills both field and lab work, including some fundamental taxonomy
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 25 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 3 |
| Fieldwork | 16 |
| Independent Study | 102 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Theoretical understanding and practical skills of methods to gather ecological data and the ability to comprehend and communicate its importance within ecological context. |
| LO2 | Firm knowledge of essential ecological concepts and have the capacity to apply these basic principles in diverse, authentic, ecological settings. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Field Folio 1 | One submission date and one overall grade. A portfolio of field work and built upon during the block developing theory and skills in the field environment | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Exam | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Field Folio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |