R&P Skills II: Zoology & Ecology (X2103)
Research and Professional Skills II: Zoology & Ecology
Module X2103
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This interdisciplinary module aims to develop your independent research skills and consolidate your ability to analyse and communicate scienceeffectively. At the start of the moduleyou will work in a student-led team on a choice of topic to independently develop your research skills. Then a series of computer and field practicals will provide you with further sampling and advanced analytical skills that complement those learned in previous modules. There will also be one careers-oriented session on Entrepreneurship. All activities will prepare you for your final year and help you be more competitive for a professional career.
Module learning outcomes
Collect successfully, handle, and critically evaluate data either during fieldwork or from published sources.
Apply quantitative and programming skills when analysing data in ecology and zoology.
Communicate effectively and rigorously scientific information in reports and posters, adjusting for different audiences.
Initiate projects and manage their own learninginitiate projects and manage their own learning
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 8 | 60.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 30.00% |
| Group written submission | T2 Week 7 | 10.00% |
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 | Seminar | 2 hours | 00000010010 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 01010100110 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 10101001000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 01010100100 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00000100000 |
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
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Valentina Scarponi
Convenor
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