Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Principles of Wildlife Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: ENV11116
Module leader: Pat White
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:

Disciplines covered initially include wildlife population dynamics and wildlife meta-populations. Practical techniques covered in detail then include mammal and bird capture techniques, and sampling design in wildlife population monitoring. We then discuss the foundation of more complex analytical techniques such as information theoretic modelling and maximum likelihood estimation in wildlife studies, and use of generalised linear modelling in wildlife studies.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Illustrate mechanisms by which wildlife populations change.

LO2: Critically assess the concept of wildlife meta-populations.

LO3: Justify how and why species are monitored and/or captured for wildlife population management.

LO4: Critically evaluate the application of information theory, maximum likelihood estimation and generalised linear modelling in studying wildlife populations.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pat White
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Our weekly lectures will provide a foundation for a range of topics that can be explored further in guided independent study.
Face To Face Tutorial 3 In preparation for the assessment you will have a tutorial relating to literature searching and a feedforward exercise for the assessment.
Online Guided independent study 77 Lecture material will contain a range of further reading resources that you will be able to access each week to broaden your knowledge of a topic.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 76 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours176
Expected Total Study Hours for Module176


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4 6 , WORDS= 2000 words The module will be assessed via a single assessment in the form of an Annotated Bibliography. This assessment is designed to (a) give you a deep theoretical foundation for one aspect of the module, (b) encourage you to read the scientific literature widely and follow developments in theory and practice through the literature, as will be necessary in your dissertation and future career, (c) develop your skills in gathering, summarizing, collating and critically assessing information in the literature, as will be required to be a highly competent wildlife biology professional.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
ENV11116 Principles of Wildlife Management
 

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