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Module title: Field Methods in Wildlife Biology and Conservation (on-campus)
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: ENV11119
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:

Field Methods in Wildlife Biology and Conservation (onsite) builds upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in Species Identification Skills (onsite). This module focuses on advanced techniques used in wildlife biology and conservation by studying diverse population monitoring and ecological sampling tools. You will further develop practical skills in the field and lab settings, gaining hands-on experience with advanced research methods commonly employed in wildlife biology and conservation.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Critically evaluate and apply a range of field methodologies used in wildlife biology and conservation.
LO2: Exercise appropriate judgement of alternative field study designs, including sampling techniques, data collection, and data management.
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
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 10
Face To Face Fieldwork 9
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 9
Independent Learning Guided independent study 72
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Oral Presentation 50 1 14/15 HOURS= 10.00
Report 50 2 14/15 , WORDS= 1500
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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