Current Topics in Evol, Behav & Cons (836C1)
Current Topics in Evolution, Behaviour and Conservation
Module 836C1
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module will introduce students to a diversity of active areas of research in conservation biology, animal behaviour, and evolutionary biology. The module will be taught via a series of advanced research seminars given by ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ staff, research students and invited speakers in the Evolution, Behaviour and Environment (EBE) seminar series. These seminars will provide an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the latest developments in a range of current topics, gain insight into the nature of scientific research, and meet with a diversity of researchers. The module will be assessed via a portfolio of work summarising, synthesising and communicating the research for a scientific audience and the general public.
Module learning outcomes
Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of a range of current topics in conservation biology, animal behaviour and evolutionary biology, including the ethical aspects of research
Synthesise and critically evaluate experimental data and primary literature, and communicate conclusions concisely to scientific and non-scientific audiences in a variety of ways
Demonstrate independence in advancing their knowledge and understanding, and originality in problem solving
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00001010100 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10100001000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Pierre Nouvellet
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