Undergraduate Course: Ecological Measurement (ECSC09004)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
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 |
Ecological Science |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course is a compulsory component of the Degree Programme Tables for Ecological Science and for Biological Sciences (Ecology). It consists of a one week residential course in the University's Firbush Point outdoor pursuits centre on Loch Tay in the week before Freshers week followed by a one hour lecture per week through the First Semester. Students are required to contribute to the costs of the residential component. Due to the limited capacity of Firbush we regret that there will only be space for students registered for Ecological Science, or who intend registering for Biological Sciences (Ecology) and who have already taken the pre-requisite courses (Principles of Ecology, Field Biology). Students are required to contribute to the costs of the residential component. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
125 pounds - towards accommodation costs during field work |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | Ecological Measurement | 1-11 | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Lecture - Teaching Studio, Rm1206C, JCMB |
| Additional information |
56 hour(s) per week for 1 week(s). Firbush Field course:
Saturday 4 September - Friday 10 September 2010 |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Ecological Measurement | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides / graph | KB Preferred | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides / graph | 2010 only. 2 cands. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course students should have an integrated knowledge of the main aspects of ecological field measurements. Students should be able to:
- Interpret, use and evaluate data to achieve goals such as:
o Organising data in spreadsheets
o Summarising data in graphs
o Manipulating data and applying statistical tests of significance
o Understanding measurement error
- Follow routine methods of enquiry, involving a selection of principal and a few specialised skills:
o Measure trees, and estimate volume and biomass of stands
o Measure concentration of trace gases
o Design long-term monitoring of vegetation
o Collate environmental data
o Measure canopy properties
o Collect and interpret data on soils
- Understand principles of calibration
- Draw on a range of sources in making judgements
- Work effectively on a group project |
Assessment Information
Project Report 50%, Examination 50%
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Mathew Williams
Tel: (0131 6)50 7776
Email: Mat.Williams@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Helen Mckeating
Tel: (0131 6)50 5430
Email: Helen.McKeating@ed.ac.uk |
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