MODULE DESCRIPTOR Module Title Management of Captive Animals Module jacs code CREDIT MR1367(L4) D425 30 Credits Code date OF VERSION 15 December 2017 1 ApprovAL NUMBER Forensic and Applied PARTNER SCHOOL Myerscough College Sciences INSTITUTION Relationship with other Modules Excluded Co-requisites None None None Combinations Module Aims This module aims to develop and encourage awareness of species commonly in captivity and to determine their environmental requirements. Also to promote high standards of welfare for captive species and broaden technical knowledge in relation to basic anatomy, physiology, husbandry and housing of a range of taxa. MODULE Content Species commonly found in captivity Husbandry & housing of captive animals Anatomy, physiology & reproduction of a range of taxa INTENDED Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module a student will be able to: 1. Identify typical species in the industry. 2. Assess the practical factors for consideration in the management of captive animals. 3. Evaluate the design of animal exhibits in collections. ASSESSMENT METHODS Number of Form of % Size of Category of Learning Assessments Assessment weighting Assessment/Duration/ assessment Outcomes Wordcount being assessed 2 Practical 50% 2 x 20 mins Practical assessment 1 & 2 Written 1 50% 3,000 words Coursework 3 assignment Module Pass Requirements To pass this module you must achieve a mark of 40% or above, aggregated across all the assessments.
MODULE DESCRIPTOR Module Title Management of Captive Animals Module Code MR1367(L4) jacs code D425 CREDIT 30 Credits date OF ApprovAL 15 December 2017 VERSION NUMBER 1 SCHOOL Forensic and Applied Sciences PARTNER INSTITUTION Myerscough College Relationship with other Modules Co-requisites None None Excluded Combinations None Module Aims This module aims to develop and encourage awareness of species commonly in captivity and to determine their environmental requirements. Also to promote high standards of welfare for captive species and broaden technical knowledge in relation to basic anatomy, physiology, husbandry and housing of a range of taxa. MODULE Content Species commonly found in captivity Husbandry & housing of captive animals Anatomy, physiology & reproduction of a range of taxa INTENDED Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module a student will be able to: 1. Identify typical species in the industry. 2. Assess the practical factors for consideration in the management of captive animals. 3. Evaluate the design of animal exhibits in collections. ASSESSMENT METHODS Number of Assessments Form of Assessment % weighting Size of Assessment/Duration/ Wordcount Category of assessment Learning Outcomes being assessed 2 Practical 50% 2 x 20 mins Practical assessment 1 & 2 1 Written assignment 50% 3,000 words Coursework 3 Module Pass Requirements To pass this module you must achieve a mark of 40% or above, aggregated across all the assessments.