Field Biology and Conservation Skills (835C1)
Field Biology and Conservation Skills
Module 835C1
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Field research and conservation practice require a range of practical skills, and experience of many of these is consequently often key to being able to obtain employment in these areas. This module will give students the opportunity to learn, practice and apply a range of specialist practical skills for field biology and conservation. Over the course of the module, students will build up a skills portfolio by selecting from a broad range of specialist workshops delivered by Sussex staff or external providers that will demonstrate the student’s ability to carry out the various techniques and methods, and will then complete an assignment that will demonstrate their understanding of the techniques and ability to apply them to research questions or conservation objectives.
Module learning outcomes
Carry out a range of selected specialist techniques and methods applicable to their degree, dealing with complex practical issues systematically and creatively, and demonstrating the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility
Demonstrate a practical understanding of the use of a range of selected specialist techniques learnt to address research questions or conservation objectives, with evaluation, awareness and critical understanding of the advantages and limitations of the techniques, including appropriate risk assessment
Demonstrate independence, self-direction and creativity in the selection of practical techniques for tackling and solving research questions or conservation objectives
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 11 | 40.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 60.00% |
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 | 1 hour | 00100011211 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 10011000000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 02100000000 |
| Spring Semester | Fieldwork | 3 hours | 00000012100 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 00000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00000000010 |
| Spring Semester | Post Lab | 2 hours | 00000011010 |
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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