Module Descriptors
WILDLIFE AND HABITATS
BIOL40598
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Mitchell
Email: P.Mitchell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 43
Independent Study Hours: 107
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
3000 - 3500 word Portfolio 100% assessing all Learning Outcomes
Formative assessment:
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of the portfolio prior to submission.
Module Indicative Content
A range of semi natural habitats are studied in terms of their character and management. Issues around habitat management and creation are reviewed. A range of natural species are studied and how they fit into the mosaic of habitats discussed. The implications of the introduction of alien species into habitats are examined.
Module Texts
Ausden, M. 2007. Habitat Management for Conservation. Oxford University Press
Sutherland, W.J. 2006. Ecological Census Techniques. 2nd Ed. Cambridge University Press
Sutherland, W.J. & Hil, D.A. 2002. Managing Habitats for Conservation. 2nd Ed. Cambridge University Press
Sutherland, W.J. 2006. Ecological Census Techniques. 2nd Ed. Cambridge University Press
Sutherland, W.J. & Hil, D.A. 2002. Managing Habitats for Conservation. 2nd Ed. Cambridge University Press
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures supported by tutorials and field trips 43hrs. Guided activities to develop self-learning skills and working on the assessment 107hrs. Assignment takes the form of a brief, broken down into tasks. These tasks are researched and the information presented in the form of a portfolio.
Module Resources
I.T. Suite
Transport
Transport