SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-2018 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 104 MODULE LEADER: Michelle Chappell OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Knowledge gained from this module will form a platform for animal welfare assessment, which is vital in the animal management industry, and will also be appropriate for employment that involves the testing and manipulation of animal behaviour, e.g. lab technician, dog trainer. This level four module also forms a basis for more advanced studies in ‘Care, welfare and rehabilitation’ (level 5). The module is delivered by means of weekly lectures and seminars, group-work and self-directed research. Lectures will be supplemented by visits to animal establishments, field trips and by attending guest speakers. Lecture/seminar topics may include: ethogram design, application and utilisation, natural and abnormal behaviour, behaviour data collection and analysis methods, behavioural theories, principles of learning theory, review of behavioural observations and behavioural terminology. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 25 Formal presentation or talk on a particular topic. A session involving the development of animal Demonstration 20 behavioural theory and practical application of observation techniques. Largely self-directed with formative support Guided Independent Study 155 provided by subject experts as required. (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = Total 200 100 hours, etc) to Weighting Name objectives Category Element Component Component Comments include links learning % E_ Written Total = 100% exam ICT 100% Covering ALO 1-3 T1 Total = 100% Assignment 100% Covering ALO 1-3 Coursework C1 Total = 100% % Practical P_ Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Michelle Chappell 28/08/16 HE Operations 28/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources:
SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-2018 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 104 MODULE LEADER: Michelle Chappell OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Knowledge gained from this module will form a platform for animal welfare assessment, which is vital in the animal management industry, and will also be appropriate for employment that involves the testing and manipulation of animal behaviour, e.g. lab technician, dog trainer. This level four module also forms a basis for more advanced studies in ‘Care, welfare and rehabilitation’ (level 5). The module is delivered by means of weekly lectures and seminars, group-work and self-directed research. Lectures will be supplemented by visits to animal establishments, field trips and by attending guest speakers. Lecture/seminar topics may include: ethogram design, application and utilisation, natural and abnormal behaviour, behaviour data collection and analysis methods, behavioural theories, principles of learning theory, review of behavioural observations and behavioural terminology. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 25 Formal presentation or talk on a particular topic. Demonstration 20 A session involving the development of animal behavioural theory and practical application of observation techniques. Guided Independent Study 155 Largely self-directed with formative support provided by subject experts as required. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ % Total = 100% T1 ICT 100% Total = 100% Covering ALO 1-3 Coursework C1 Assignment 100% Total = 100% Covering ALO 1-3 Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Michelle Chappell Date: 28/08/16 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 28/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: