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Module title: Species Identification Skills (on-campus)
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: ENV11120
Module leader: Emilio Pagani-Nunez
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module is designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and practical experience in species identification, focusing on plants, terrestrial invertebrates, aquatic invertebrates, and birds. The module emphasises the development of practical skills required for accurate species identification, both in the field and in the laboratory. You will learn to recognise key species, understand their ecological significance, and gain proficiency in field and lab species identification.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Discriminate plant and bird species in the field using field guides and taxonomic keys.
LO2: Test your competence to identify terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates in the lab applying appropriate taxonomic keys and laboratory tools.
LO3: Critically reflect on species identification challenges across the studied taxa.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Emilio Pagani-Nunez
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 9
Face To Face Fieldwork 12
Face To Face Seminar 12
Independent Learning Guided independent study 67
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Practical Skills Assessment 80 1,2
Reflective Log 20 3
Component 1 subtotal: 80
Component 2 subtotal: 20
Module subtotal: 100

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