THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH |
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Degree Programme Specification BSc (Hons) Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management |
BSc (Hons) Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management |
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Awarding institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
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Teaching institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
Programme accredited by: | n/a |
Final award: | BSc (Hons) |
Programme title: | Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management |
UCAS code: | CN12 |
Relevant QAA subject benchmarking group(s): | n/a |
Postholder with overall responsibility for QA: | Dr Thor Thordarson, Academic Sarah McAllister, Administration |
Date of production/revision: | April 2011 |
Further Information: | View the prospectus entry for this programme |
Teaching and learning methods and strategies |
Teaching and Learning strategies employed at the University of Edinburgh consist of a variety of different methods appropriate to the programme aims. The graduate attributes listed above are met through a teaching and learning framework (detailed below) which is appropriate to the level and content of the course. Teaching and Learning Activities Specific activities will vary with course options taken, but may include: In Year 1
In Year 2
In Year 3
In Year 4
Opportunities for feedback Students are required to keep a laboratory diary, the quality of which is assessed by the relevant tutor. Individual or group-based exercises are marked and annotated by the examiners. Written feedback is provided on the quality of the independent learning activities (individual and group-based). Continuous interaction with the course organisers takes place during field visits and field courses. |
Assessment methods and strategies |
Courses can be assessed by a diverse range of methods often consisting of formative work (which provides the student with on-going feedback) as well as summative assessment. All assessments are normally submitted for credit. Various assessment methods are used dependent on course options taken, but may include: In Year 1
In Year 2
In Year 3
In Year 4
Opportunities for feedback Instructions on how to complete every piece of assessment are provided in the course handbooks or verbally. Reports, Essays and Written Examinations are normally marked and annotated. An Open Day is organised for each semester when all the scripts are made available to the students and the relevant markers are present for discussion. Group and individual-based work (posters, seminars, presentations) are assessed both for their content and the quality of the audio-visual skills displayed. Written feedback is provided. Practical field-based projects are also assessed for their scientific content and quality of presentation of the information.
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Career opportunities |
These degree programmes are particularly relevant for students interested in working for an environmental consultancy or conservation organisation but also prepare you for careers in the forestry and water industries. Graduates have also gone on to work for government agencies providing policy advice or have entered teaching, finance and management. Many students use the University’s research contacts to gain experience in their area of interest before starting work or continuing with their studies. |
Other items |
The Degree in Ecological and Environmental Science with Management strongly promotes an ethos based on social responsibility and environmental sustainability. We encourage our students to follow the practices adopted in the School of GeoSciences, which are based on minimising the use of natural resources, such as energy, water and printed paper. An ethics assessment is carried out for each piece of laboratory or field project to highlight areas of concern for the use of environmental resources and to make sure that principles of equality and diversity and social responsibility are adhered to. The ethos expressed in our degree is recognised by external awards on Environmental Sustainability. |
Further information |