Ecology and Environment
(BSc) Ecology and Environment
Entry for 2014
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate their understanding of a broad range of biological phenomena from molecular processes to ecological systems.
2. Explain how principles of evolutionary biology underpin ecology, conservation and sustainability.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions between organisms and their environment including knowledge of population processes, their dynamics and interactions of community structure and biodiversity, and to show an appreciation of the dynamic properties of ecosystems.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between ecological science and conservation practice and show an appreciation of the way in which conservation biology draws upon information from across earth, life and social sciences.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the current state of research and understanding in ecology and related disciplines.
6. Critically assess data (including primary literature) and policy issues on human interactions with natural populations and ecosystems, including biodiversity, climate change, habitat modification, pollution, exploitation and conservation.
7. Plan, execute and present an independent piece of project work, involving data collection or evaluation of the primary scientific literature, within a supported framework.
8. Demonstrate basic safe competencies in a range of practical field and laboratory techniques relevant to ecology, conservation and earth sciences including data collection in the field, GIS and analysis and interpretation of those data.
9. To be able to address ethical issues and the impact on society of advances in ecology and the wider biosciences.
10. Marshal evidence in support of arguments as well as critically evaluate arguments presented to them.
11. Show competence appropriate to an honours graduate (FHEQ 'H' level) in written and oral presentation, numeracy and the use of standard C&IT packages.
12. Work effectively in teams and have demonstrated skills in identifying and working co-operatively towards targets.
Full-time course composition
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