Animals in the Anthropocene (C1201)
Animals in the Anthropocene
Module C1201
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Humans have had huge impacts on the natural world and animals have had to respond to these environmental changes. In this module, we will investigate the ways in which animals have reacted to anthropogenic environmental change. Rapid adaptation, changes in population distribution and flexibility in behaviour will be investigated across a range of cutting edge case-studies. We will study the science behind our understanding of animals’ responses to anthropogenic change, but also the implications for ongoing understanding and mitigation of human wildlife conflict.
This module directly builds on the theoretical considerations of animal ecology, evolution and behaviour from many modules, including Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience and Behaviour and Behavioural Ecology, and from the skills portfolio developed across the first four semesters of your degree. Moreover, it will be a beautiful complement to project and field-trip work in the development of professional skills.
Module learning outcomes
Critically evaluate evidence and concepts in modern research on the impacts of human activity on animals over multiple timescales.
Research and summarise up-to-date scientific literature.
Critically evaluate the implications of modern animal research for animal welfare, conservation, ethics and human wildlife conflict mitigation.
Understand and show competence with modern scientific analysis methods, as are used in academic and non-academic research environments.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 10101010101 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01010101010 |
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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