Conservation Ecology Field Course (C7148)
Conservation Ecology Field Course
Module C7148
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Exploring different environments and habitats is key to understanding the conservation challenges they face. Slapton Ley, a National Nature Reserve in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers access to a range of ecologically sensitive habitats, making it an ideal place to study conservation ecology. During this module, you'll develop and refine your skills by mapping species from selected taxon groups across a variety of typical habitats—from shingle beaches to temperate rainforests. Through this, you'll investigate habitat types and quality, using indicator species to assess ecological health. You'll also discover why these sites are crucial for biodiversity, how they are managed for conservation, and the challenges involved in protecting them.
Module learning outcomes
Design habitat surveys, collect field data and interpret them for habitat classification, site assessment and conservation management
Identify the main flora and vegetation types, selected indicator fauna taxa and conservation issues for a range of habitats
Appraise and reconcile the competing pressures on natural habitats from nature conservation, recreation and agriculture
Apply employability skills in field data collection, team working, data processing and report writing to a fully professional standard
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | A2 Week 1 | 70.00% |
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 4 | 30.00% |
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 | 6 hours | 00000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00011110000 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 01000000000 |
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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