investigations, which may involve primary or Practical workshops practicals, in secondary data (eg from a survey database). Research tutorials class tests, CORN314: Conservation These data may be obtained through individual exams Project Management or group projects. Secondary/Supplementary: A threshold pass: Visits to Electron Microscope, be able to record data accurately, and to MBA • carry out basic manipulation of data workshops run by (including qualitative data and some ecological consultants and statistical analysis, when appropriate). specialists. be able to plan, execute and present an Additional lecture information • independent piece of hypothesis-driven available on VLE- Moodle work (eg a project) within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving, and independence are evident. have ability in a range of practical • bioscience techniques, including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses. By the end of this level of this programme the Primary: A1, A3, LO2, LO3, Reports, Level 6 students will be able to undertake field and/or Lectures A4, A5 LO5, LO6 presentations, CORN310: Honours laboratory investigations of living systems in a Independent guided study assessed Project responsible, safe and ethical manner. For Practical workshops practicals, in example, students must pay due attention to Research tutorials class tests, CORN314: Conservation risk assessment, relevant health and safety exams Project Management regulations, issues relating to animal welfare and procedures for obtaining informed Secondary/Supplementary: consent. They should show sensitivity to the Additional lecture information impact of investigations on the environment, available on VLE- Moodle. on the organisms or subjects under Information through Home investigation, and on other stakeholders. Office, RSPCA, ethical review A threshold pass: process
investigations, which may involve primary or secondary data (eg from a survey database). These data may be obtained through individual or group projects. A threshold pass: • be able to record data accurately, and to carry out basic manipulation of data (including qualitative data and some statistical analysis, when appropriate). • be able to plan, execute and present an independent piece of hypothesis-driven work (eg a project) within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving, and independence are evident. • have ability in a range of practical bioscience techniques, including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses. Practical workshops Research tutorials Secondary/Supplementary: Visits to Electron Microscope, MBA workshops run by ecological consultants and specialists. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle practicals, in class tests, exams CORN314: Conservation Project Management By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to undertake field and/or laboratory investigations of living systems in a responsible, safe and ethical manner. For example, students must pay due attention to risk assessment, relevant health and safety regulations, issues relating to animal welfare and procedures for obtaining informed consent. They should show sensitivity to the impact of investigations on the environment, on the organisms or subjects under investigation, and on other stakeholders. A threshold pass: Primary: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops Research tutorials Secondary/Supplementary: Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. Information through Home Office, RSPCA, ethical review process A1, A3, A4, A5 LO2, LO3, LO5, LO6 Reports, presentations, assessed practicals, in class tests, exams Level 6 CORN310: Honours Project CORN314: Conservation Project Management
BSc-Hons-Applied-Zoology-Conservation-Handbook-2018-19.docx