Upland Ecology Field Course (C1079)
Upland Ecology Field Course
Module C1079
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Experience of a wide range of environments and habitats is essential training for any field biologist, ecologist or conservationist. This module will involve a field course to the Lake District National Park in early June which will provide access to a variety of upland habitats and species that participants would not normally experience in the rest of their degree at Sussex. Students will develop a familiarity with the ecology of a range of habitats, an ability to identify a range of animal and plant groups to species level, and an ability to collect, analyse and interpret quantitative field data. This field course is a core module for Ecology & Conservation students,and not available for others.
Module learning outcomes
Carry out simple field data collection exercises to test ecological hypotheses
Identify a range of animal and plant species within selected taxonomic groups
Analyse ecological data using a range of quantitative methods
Report concisely and effectively in a written format on the results and conclusions of field investigations
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 3 | 60.00% |
| Test | T1 Week 11 (1 hour) | 40.00% |
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 |
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