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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Ecology And Ecosystems | |||
Reference | AS1103 | Version | 2 |
Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide students with an introduction to ecology, biodiversity and conservation. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some of the major theories that can explain form, distribution and abundance of organisms as well as animal behaviour. |
2 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of selected terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the dynamics which exist within them. |
3 | Appreciate the importance of biodiversity, understand the factors affecting diversity and ecosystem stability as well as the role of conservation in maintaining and improving these. |
4 | Demonstrate effective teamwork and communications skills |
Indicative Module Content |
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An overview of ecology; Biomes; Adaptation and evolutionary change; Behavioural ecology; Migration; Animal signals and communication; Learning; Selection for individual survival and reproductive success; Population ecology; Population density, dispersion and demographics; Modeling population growth; Ecosystems; Community ecology; Effect of pathogens and community structure; Energy flow and chemical cycling; Food webs; Biodiversity; Diversity and trophic structure; Calculating a biodiversity index; Factors affecting diversity; Extinction risks; Climate change, Alien species; Conservation; Population conservation; Landscape and regional conservation; Sustainable development; Examples of current research including "Citizen Science" projects. Contribution to a module wiki, glossary and an electronic database of animals and plants observed on the RGU campus. |
Module Delivery |
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Theoretical material is delivered by lectures and web based materials with supporting workshops. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 48 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 252 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
Description: | Essay on set topic | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3, 4 |
Description: | Development of a learning resource on a set topic |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The first grade represents Component 1 (CW1) equally weighted with the second, Component 2 (CW2). A minimum of Module Grade D is required to pass the module, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | AA, AB, BA |
B | AC, AD, BB, BC, CA, CB, DA |
C | AE, BD, BE, CC, CD, DB, DC, EA, EB |
D | CE, DD, DE, EC, ED |
E | AF, BF, CF, DF, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD, FE |
F | FF |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | REECE J.B., et al. Campbell Biology. Current Edition. Pearson |