Tropical Rainforest Science Field Trip (C1141)
Tropical Rainforest Science Field Trip
Module C1141
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The Tropical Forest Science field course module is based at the Santa Lucia Cloud forest Reserve in NW Ecuador. The field station and laboratory were established by the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ to provide the opportunity for students to gain expertise in tropical plant, invertebrate and vertebrate taxonomy. Following an introduction to the wildlife and plants of the region the students undertake their own fieldwork project to investigate the unique flora and fauna of this biodiversity hotspot, contributing to knowledge of these threatened and understudied ecosystems.
Module learning outcomes
Identify key plant families, invertebrates, mammals and birds typical of the Ecuadorian Andes and exhibit an understanding of their habitat requirements.
Explain the major pressures facing rainforest flora and fauna, and to critically evaluate and compare appropriate conservation initiatives.
To demonstrate competence in design and safely execution of a research project investigating an aspect of the ecology with substantial independence, and the exercise initiative of and personal Competently design and safely execute a research project investigating an aspect of tropical ecology and exercise initiative and decision-making in complex and unpredictable field contexts
Communicate and explain scientific concepts orally and in writing, using suitable organisation, use of graphics, and quantitative methods for data analysis.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 11 | 20.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 9 | 60.00% |
| Test | T1 Week 11 (1 hour) | 20.00% |
| Report (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment | 50.00% |
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 | Fieldwork | 8 hours | 11111110000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01000010000 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00011000000 |
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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