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School of Life Sciences

Biodiversity & Ecology (C1811)

Biodiversity & Ecology

Module C1811

Module details for 2026/27.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of basic theories and concepts in ecology, and an ability to apply them to experimental evidence

Understand the scientific classification of living organisms and demonstrate a broad knowledge of the diversity of life.

Demonstrate data handling and analysis skills for a range of numerical data sets and demonstrate the ability to use simple keys to identify selected taxa to class, order and family

Establish the ability to write with scientific rigour

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework40.00%
Coursework components. Equal weighting for all components.
ReportT2 Week 10  
Unseen ExaminationSemester 2 Assessment60.00%
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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour22322232222
Spring SemesterLaboratory3 hours00000101100

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