Tropical Rainforest Science Field trip (C1141)
Tropical Rainforest Science (Field trip Ecuador)
Module C1141
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The Tropical Forest Science field trip 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.
Module learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding outcome: Demonstrate the ability to identify key plant families, invertebrates, mammals and birds typical of the Ecuadorian Andes and exhibit an understanding of their habitat requirements.
Knowledge and understanding outcome: Outline the major pressures facing rainforest flora and fauna and discuss appropriate conservation initiatives.
Skills and competence outcome: be able to design and safely execute a research project investigating an aspect of the ecology with limited direction from teaching faculty.
Skills and competence outcome: report orally and in writing on field investigations in the field.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T2 Week 1 (5 minutes) | 5.00% |
| Report | A1 Week 2 | 50.00% |
| Presentation | T2 Week 1 (15 minutes) | 10.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 9 | 25.00% |
| Test | Xvac Week 1 (1 hour) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00011000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Fieldwork | 8 hours | 11111110000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01000010000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Mika Peck
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Maria Clara Castellanos
Assess convenor
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