Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Ecology And Ecosystems | |||
| Reference | PL1103 | Version | 1 |
| Created | May 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2023 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | January 2023 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with an introduction to ecology, biodiversity and conservation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Theoretical material is delivered by lectures and web based materials with supporting workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Portfolio to include infographic and evidence of group working. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (CW1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | REECE J.B., et al. Campbell Biology. 2019. 10th Edition. Pearson |