Core Module Information
Module title: Species Identification Skills (distance learning)

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5

Module code: ENV11420
Module leader: Jennifer Dodd
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:

Species Identification Skills (online) is designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and practical experience in species identification, focusing on the most representative taxonomic groups worldwide. The module is developed entirely online and emphasises the development of practical skills required for accurate species identification. You will learn to recognise key species all around the world and understand their ecological significance, skills upon which it will be possible to build more specialised local knowledge.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Discriminate the most representative taxonomic groups worldwide.

LO2: Test your competence to employ taxonomic keys and field guides.

LO3: Critically reflect on species identification challenges across the studied taxa.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Jennifer Dodd
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 72 Each week reading materials and resources will be issued on Moodle (these will also be shared via the Module leganto list at the beginning of the module should you wish more time to engage with the materials). You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material which can be discussed during the seminar sessions. Resources to help you to read and take productive study notes created by the University's Academic Skills team can be accessed on the module moodle page.
Independent Learning Lecture 8 Lectures will be pre-recorded and uploaded weekly to allow you to access at a time most suitable for you. They will concentrate in describing the most important taxonomic groups all around the world. Although teaching activities are delivered asynchronously your tutor is available to discuss any queries that you may have in relation to your learning on this module.
Independent Learning Seminar 8 Seminars will concentrate on practical tips to identify representative species and particularly complex groups. Seminars will be delivered asynchronously to allow you to access at a time most suitable for you, and will consist of small activities and tests.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 Workshop will be devoted to presentations (Workshop presentations), which will consist of brief pre-recorded talks introducing difficult-to-identify species groups.
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 60 1~2 Not Yet Determi HOURS= 4x 30minutes Online tests will concentrate on identifying key features of different species across taxonomic groups allowing its identification. Online tests will be made available online asynchronously after visualising relevant materials of the module.
Oral Presentation 40 1~2~3 Not Yet Determi HOURS= 10 minutes Workshop presentations will consist of brief (10 minutes) pre-recorded talks introducing difficult-to-identify species groups.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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