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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Biological Sciences : Biology

Undergraduate Course: Field Zoology 3 (BILG09017)

Course Outline
School School of Biological Sciences College College of Science and Engineering
Course type Standard Availability Not available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Biology Other subject area Biomedical Sciences
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description The course is normally a required course for entry to Zoology programme S0912 and the Zoology with Management programme S0618. It is normally only available to students intending to enter these programmes. The course consists of some taught material and a field course, based around animal diversity, animal physiology and study design.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Animal Biology 2 (BILG08011) AND Evolution in Action 2 (BILG08005)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Ecological Measurement (ECSC09004)
Other requirements None
Additional Costs About £177.80 per student.
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 09:00 - 10:50
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Field Course in Easter Vacation. The field course is usually in the 1st week of the Easter Vacation but students should check this before making plans for the vacation.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Language2:008 sides
Resit Exam Diet (August)Language2:008 sides
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes and zoological study and experimental design
Assessment Information
Project 30%, Group Project Design 10%. Exam 60%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Per Smiseth
Tel:
Email: per.t.smiseth@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Linda Goodall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5521
Email: Linda.Goodall@ed.ac.uk
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