Undergraduate Course: Ecological Science Field Course (ECSC10009)
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 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Ecological Science |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
Ecological Science Field Course |
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 |
Environmental Science Field Course 40 pounds
Ecological Science Field Course: 80 pounds |
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 |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Additional information |
Environmental Science Field course:
CO Dr Margaret Graham
Mon 6 Sept - Wed 15 Sept 2010
Ecological/Biological Science Field course:
CO Dr Maurizio Mencuccini
Sat 4 Sept - Fri 10 Sept 2010
Edinburgh component
Mon 13 Sept - Wed 15 Sept 2010 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- To gain a comprehensive knowledge of the principal and some of the specialised skills of enquiry employed in ecological field work
- To gain competence in the use of ecological and environmental field techniques and to apply these skills in field investigations
- To execute a defined project of research and identify the relevant outcomes. This will enable students to practise in a professional level context which includes an element of unpredictability.
- Through the poster presentation students are expected to showcase their ability to make formal presentations about specialised topics to informed audiences
- An ability to communicate with professional level peers and senior colleagues and specialists will be developed through the poster presentation and field visits with practitioners which will also enable students to gain an appreciation of the contexts and challenges associated with ecological and environmental management. |
Assessment Information
Environmental Science Field course: Poster presentation and field project write-up
Ecological Science Field course: Seminar presentation and write-up of project
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Special Arrangements
Hard hats are required for the Environmental Science Field course in September |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Maurizio Mencuccini
Tel: (0131 6)50 5432
Email: M.Mencuccini@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Helen Mckeating
Tel: (0131 6)50 5430
Email: Helen.McKeating@ed.ac.uk |
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