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Core Module Information
Module title: Wildlife Care and Conflict
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: VET08110
Module leader: Jane Stirling
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 introduces the natural history of wild mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the British Isles and legislation pertaining to wildlife is covered. The rescue and handling of wild animals is discussed in relation to health and safety and ethical considerations. Common presentations of wildlife casualties are identified such as orphans, road traffic accidents, diseases, and oil spills. First aid and husbandry including feeding and accommodation is applied to the welfare needs of neonatal, juvenile and adult wild mammal and bird species. The problems, methods and monitoring of rehabilitation and release are reflected upon.The relationship between humans and wildlife species is examined – both positive e.g. the reintroduction of species, and negative in the case of “pest” species. Topical issues such as the reintroduction of beavers and the badger cull in England will be used to illustrate human-wildlife relationships
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply a knowledge of wild animal species to practical situations.

LO2: Utilise a problem solving approach to the care of wildlife casualties.

LO3: Critically reflect on the principles of wildlife rehabilitation.

LO4: Examine the relationships between humans and wildlife to identify and reflect on where there are benefits for or conflicts between both groups.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, 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: Jane Stirling
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Lectures will cover: ethics and legislation of British wildlife rehabilitation; animal welfare; practical wildlife care; rehabilitation, release and euthanasia; human-wildlife conflict and wild animal protection and reintroduction programmes.
Online Guided independent study 173 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). There are online videos and quizzes on moodle as well as discussion forums to engage with.
Face To Face Tutorial 5 Topics covered in lectures will be explored in greater depth and ethical issues will be debated. Guidance on completing the assessment will be given.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 4 pages For this assessment you are required to create a 4 page Technical Note on a single species of UKwildlife. It should cover both the natural lifestyle in the wild and the care requirements in captivity. The relationship between humans and this species must be examined in relation to its rehabilitation and release.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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