Undergraduate Course: Current Issues in Ecology (ECSC10027)
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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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The central question of the course is &«what are the current research issues in ecology?&ª This course would aim to fill a niche by introducing the students to research level ecosystem and marine ecology, drawing from the cutting edge research topics currently being explored within the Schools of Geosciences and Biological sciences. This course is useful not only to equip those wishing to pursue a career in academia, but also those who seek careers in the UK and overseas as environmental consultants, environmental regulators, conservation organisations, within forestry industry and water companies and environmental policy advisors for government agencies. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| 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 |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, 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 | Current Issues in Ecology | 1-6 | | 10:00 - 13:00 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | Current Issues in Ecology | 1-6 | | | | 10:00 - 13:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 18, Tuesday, 10:00 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Room 3, Crew Annexe |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The students will have an increased knowledge and awareness of the issues currently under investigation within the Schools research and the tools used to explore these issues. |
Assessment Information
| A problem based learning exercise would be adopted whereby a problem is set and discussed within small groups. A group presentation and individual reports are submitted for assessment. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Replaces Plant Ecophysiology ECSC10015 |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Animal ecology plant ecology ecosystem ecology ecological modelling |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Caroline Nichol
Tel: (0131 6)50 7729
Email: Caroline.Nichol@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Helen Mckeating
Tel: (0131 6)50 5430
Email: Helen.McKeating@ed.ac.uk |
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