Med Ecology Field Course (C7142)
Mediterranean Ecology Field Course
Module C7142
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Experience of a variety of environments is essential for a good understanding of ecology, biodiversity and the selective forces driving evolution. Carrying out research in novel environments is also an essential part of learning to be a researcher, as well as being one of the most enjoyable and rewarding ways of learning about ecology. The Mediterranean phylogeographic region contain very different and interesting flora and fauna, giving students an opportunity to work on a mini-research project studying some aspect of animal behaviour or ecology. Students will develop research plans, conduct field work, analyse their data, and present their findings both in a written report and in a research seminar.
Pre-Requisite
If this module is opened up to Ecology students, the pre-requisite for them would be F8509 Quantitative and Analytical Skills (instead of Research Methods for Biology).
Module learning outcomes
Research, synthesise and utilise the primary scientific literature to generate research hypotheses and identify appropriate scientific methods to test these hypotheses
Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the application and limitations of different statistical methods for analysis of field biology data.
Demonstrate an ability to locate, synthesise accurately and communicate current research in the discipline.
Be able to effectively communicate the results, analysis and conclusions from field experiments in written and oral form.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T2 Week 8 (10 minutes) | 40.00% |
| Presentation | A2 Week 1 (10 minutes) | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Fieldwork | 8 hours | 11111111100 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 01201000000 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 1 hour | 00000000101 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 00001111000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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