Ecology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE2081 | Life Sciences | 2 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LIFE2081
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Ecology is the study of how natural systems are structured. This includes understanding how populations grow and change, how interactions among species form communities, and how biogeographical patterns across the Earth are generated. Applications will focus on sustainable management, conservation and predicting responses of the natural world to human impacts. The module will reveal core processes underpinning general patterns in nature, illustrated through case studies from a wide range of organisms and habitats.
Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Target Students
Compulsory for students taking degrees in ZoologyU6UZOLOGY (C300/C301). Optional for students taking other degrees in BiologyU6UBOLGY/U7UBOLGY (C100/C101)and externally to students studying Environmental Scienceand Environmental Biology U6UEVNSC/U6UEBLGY (F900).Students wishing to enrol on this module are strongly advised to have taken LIFE1031 Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour.
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Diversity data analysis (Moodle online quiz)
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): ExamSys MCQs
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Learning Outcomes
Students will identify, discuss and explain general patterns found in natural systems.
They will apply theories developed through case studies to novel contexts.
They will gain confidence and skills in using the biological literature.
Their study skills will be enhanced.
Their knowledge of statistical tools and methods will be reinforced and developed, and, through analysis of data from published studies, they will learn to evaluate statistical evidence and prepare their own reports.
Conveners
- Dr Sophie Evison