Module Descriptors
STUDY TOUR / INTEGRATED LAND MANAGEMENT
BIOL50537
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Phil Ridley
Email: p.ridley@nsc.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 110
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Study tour of 5 days duration with visits and lectures supported by tutorials, minimum contact time is 40 hours. Independent study 110 hours.
Module Resources
Transport/accommodation
Library
Internet access
Sites
Module Indicative Content
The module is based around the Northumberland study tour. During the tour students will see examples of integrated land management on the defence estates i.e. military training alongside farming, forestry and recreation (a large part of the site is on the Northumberland National Park). Nationally important archaeological sites will be examined (Hadrians Wall) as well as a range of scheduled ancient monuments. Conservation sites, habitat regeneration sites and wildlife projects will be studied (Farne Islands, blackgrouse regeneration project, SSSI's). Honey pot recreational sites both successful and failing will be examined (Cragside Hall, Alnwick Castle and Water Garden, Kielder Forest and Kielder Water). Students will be briefed prior to the tour so that they can research and produce an assignment on Integrated Land Management.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% 4000 word Report (1 - 3)

Formative assessment:
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of assignment plans prior to submission.