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Core Module Information
Module title: Field Methods in Wildlife Biology and Conservation (distance learning)
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: ENV11419
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 (Online) builds upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in Species Identification Skills (Online). This module develops a hands-on approach to multiple advanced techniques commonly employed in wildlife biology and conservation. You will use several real-world case studies to learn how to analyse data collected using these methods and critically reflect on its implementation.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Critically evaluate the implementation of a range of advanced techniques used in wildlife biology and conservation.
LO2: Efficiently analyse data obtained with a range of advanced techniques used in wildlife biology and conservation.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, ONLINE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: ONLINE
Location of delivery: ONLINE
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)
Online Lecture 8
Online Seminar 8
Online Practical classes and workshops 12
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 HOURS= 00.15
Report 50 2 14/15 , WORDS= 1500
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

 

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