BI1S202 - Wildlife Biology 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Wildlife Biology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Sciences | ||
| Module Leader: | Anthony Caravaggi, Lewis Fall | ||
| Module Team: | Emma Higgins, Rebecca Lakin, Harri Little, Cerith Jones | ||
| 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: | 100343 - applied biology | 100347 - ecology | 100391 - natural sciences |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 30 | 20 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To observe and study wildlife, including potentially dangerous species, in their natural environment and relate this to ecological principles.
Basic field identification skills for selected plants, and big game and other animals, including indirectly from their spoor.
Introduction to professional working scenarios and safety procedures in private game reserves in various South African landscapes.
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: 1, 2, 3
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: 1, 2, 3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor
Content Summary
A compulsory field course module delivered in South African private reserves to train students in the basic skills required by wildlife guides and biologists working in these landscapes.
Students are introduced to wildlife management practices and learn to observe behaviours of game, including potentially dangerous game.
Practical training in safe working in dangerous game environments, and guidelines and regulations for wildlife guiding.
Spoor identification and interpretation, ranging from easy to moderate, and including direction of movement, age of spoor, and interpretation of animal behaviour is also covered.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Fieldwork | 38 |
| Independent Study | 42 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 190 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Have ecological knowledge of big game, its management, practical application of the tracking techniques required to study them in a range of South African landscapes. |
| LO2 | Understand risk management and potential restrictions for surveying and studying wildlife in dangerous game areas. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Field Folio 1 | A field folio comprising several thematically-linked elements based on field observations of field activities. | 0 | 2000 | 75 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Field Coursework | A field assignment comprising several thematically-linked elements based on field observations of field activities. | 0 | 1000 | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Field Folio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Field Coursework | ✔ | ✔ | |