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BI2H92 - European Wildlife Assessment 01 SEP 2014 - 30 SEP 2018 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
Module Code: BI2H92
Module Title: European Wildlife Assessment
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Applied Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Sciences
Module Leader: David Lee
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: NOV 2012 Final Year of Intake: SEP 2017
Date Validated: 09 MAY 2012 Date Closed: N/A
Credit Value: 10 Credit Level: 5 (Intermediate (I))
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module: N/A
JACS Code:
ASC Code:
Document Version Information
Version: 2
Valid From: 01 SEP 2014
Valid To: 30 SEP 2018
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of important European species and habitats, Environmental legislation and policy,
survey, assessment and monitoring.
Content Summary
Ecology and conservation of selected European species and habitats. Invasive non-native species. Principles
and techniques of faunal surveys, Phase 1 habitat surveys. Ecological Impact Assessments, biodiversity action
plans, legislation and policy. Site appraisal, consultation and evaluation.
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2. Learning and Teaching Methods
Activity Type Hours
Lecture 16
Tutorial 8
Fieldwork 16
Independent Study 58
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 2
Total Hours Selected 100
Learning Outcomes
# Learning Outcome
1
Have acquired knowledge of the ecology of selected European habitats and an understanding of
their conservation importance
2
Have practical experience and understanding of selected ecological survey and monitoring
techniques
3
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of species and habitat legislation and protection and
apply this through evaluation and dissemination to industry standards
Module Requisites
Pre / Co Requisites
Module Code Module Title Requisite Type
BI1S49 Principles of Ecology Pre-Requisite
BI1H57 Experimental Design and Data Manipulation Pre-Requisite
Other Requisites
Other Prerequisite(s):
N/A
Other Corequisite(s):
N/A
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3. Assessment Criteria
Assessment
Category
Assessment Description Duration Word
Count
Weight
(%)
Best
of?
Oral
Assessment
Presentation 1 Student groups
present ecological
assessment and
evaluation findings to
a panel of experts
25 N/A 10 No
Report Report 1 Individuals contribute
to an industry-
standard group report
on a site of
conservation
importance.
N/A 2000 40 No
Written Exam Written exam -
closed book
(unseen) 1
N/A 120 N/A 50 No
Assessment Matrix
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria 1 2 3
Presentation 1 - - Yes
Report 1 Yes Yes Yes
Written exam - closed book (unseen) 1 Yes Yes Yes
Reading List
# Reading List Entry
1 William J. Sutherland (2006) Ecological Census Techniques. Cambridge University Press
2 Ian F. Spellerberg (2005) Monitoring Ecological Change. Cambridge University Press
3 David B. Lindenmayer and Gene E. Likens (2010) Effective Ecological Monitoring. Routledge
4 JNCC (1990) Handbook for Phase 1 Habitat Survey.
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4. Key Skills
# Key Skill
1
Intellectual skills
2
Communication skills
3
Research skills
4
Interpersonal/teamwork skills
5
Organisational skills
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