Tropical Environmental Science Field Course
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE2119 | Life Sciences | 2 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LIFE2119
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This residential tropical field course module is based on Tioman Island off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and involves studies of various tropical communities and ecosystems using a range of field techniques to investigate factors which determine the distribution and function of living organisms in tropical ecosystems. The residential component takes place in September prior to registration week of semester three. None-UNM or mobility students are required to pay full cost of the field course. Contact Sophie Evison ([email protected]) to discuss the details and costs involved.
Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Target Students
BSc Zoology, MSci Zoology, BSc Biology, MSci Biology. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Classes
Field work
Assessment
- 40% Presentation 1: Group presentation of research results.
- 60% Coursework 1: Written report, 2000 words in total.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with the opportunity to use a range of field techniques to examine various tropical communities and ecosystems and investigate biotic and abiotic factors determining the distribution and function of living organisms.Learning Outcomes
Describe how abiotic and biotic factors determine the distribution and function of living organisms in tropical environments.
Explain how communities are affected by human activities.
Design and conduct field-based experiments based on clearly formulated hypotheses, demonstrating good field practices through clear note taking throughout field activities.
Analyse and present scientific data, clearly and concisely, in written, visual and oral presentation forms.
Conveners
- Dr Sophie Evison