FdSc Animal Husbandry and Welfare Yr 2 (full time) Provisional Assessment Calendar 2017-18 Week Comm (Monday) HE Wk No Biology of Exotic Species CORN258 Bird Biology CORN259 Captive Diet and Feeding CORN260 Mammal Biology CORN261 Zoo Animal Management in Practice CORN233 Animal Nursing and Disease CORN262 Genetics and Reproduction of Animals NQS204 Individual Research Project NQS219 Module leader and semester TM AS SEM 2 RM SEM 2 TM KH IM SEM1 SG SEM 1 RM Assessments as per current DMR Test 40% CW 60% Test 40% CW 60% Test 40% CW 60% Test 40% CW 60% Exam 50% CW 50% Test 50% CW 50% Exam 50% Report 50% CW 100% 11/09/17 10 18/09/17 11 25/09/17 12 CW set CW set 02/10/17 13 Cw set CW set 09/10/17 14 16/10/17 15 Proposal due 23/10/17 READING WEEK 30/10/17 17 06/11/17 18 CW due 13/11/17 19 20/11/17 20 CW deadline Lit review due 27/11/17 21 04/12/17 EMPLOYABILITY WEEK CW presented 11/12/17 CHRISTMAS 18/12/17 CHRISTMAS 25/12/17 CHRISTMAS 01/01/18 26 CW set CW set 08/01/18 27 CW due 15/01/18 28
BAND Select and deploy relevant knowledge showing understanding of relevant literature/resources. Analyse and evaluate information, arguments and explanations, and apply theory to practice. Construct arguments and explanations using a range of available evidence and communicate these in a clear, structured manner, making use of appropriate vocabulary, citation and referencing. (85-100%) Outstanding (70-84%) Excellent a thorough, accurate knowledge with a clear and detailed understanding that meets module specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria coverage of a wide range of relevant literature/resources a high level of skill in interpretation, analysis and evaluation rigorous and consistent application of relevant theory to practice correctly distinguish relevant and important factors integrate these factors into a balanced, well-focused and convincing argument/explanation reason effectively towards an individual and informed conclusion contain detailed citation and referencing correctly use grammar, punctuation and spelling (60-69%) Very Good a very good, accurate knowledge and understanding that meets module specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria a very good awareness of a range of relevant literature/resources a very good level of skill in interpretation, analysis and evaluation consistent application of relevant theory to practice identify the most important factors present a relevant argument/explanation clearly if, at times, lacking incisiveness contain accurate citation and referencing may contain occasional errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling (50-59%) a good knowledge and confident understanding that meets module specific learning outcomes and a good level of skill in interpretation, analysis and evaluation identify some important factors present a logical argument/explanation
Good assessment criteria a good awareness of relevant literature/resources application of some theory to practice contain correct citation and referencing may contain some errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling (40-49%) Adequate an adequate knowledge and understanding that meets module specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria a limited awareness of relevant literature/resources an adequate level of skill in interpretation, analysis and evaluation adequate application of theory to practice make an adequate attempt to distinguish relevant material assemble it into a limited argument/explanation contain adequate citation and referencing that is generally accurate may contain some errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling (0-39%) poor and generalised knowledge and understanding that does not meet module specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria little or no awareness of relevant literature/resources a poor level of skill in interpretation, analysis and evaluation inappropriate or inadequate application of theory to practice make an inadequate attempt to shape an argument/explanation at a basic level lack logical structure and/or be unselective be uncited/unreferenced or display frequent errors in citation/referencing may contain intrusive errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling
written word; FdSc Animal Husbandry & Welfare; Level 5 knowledge and critical understanding of the well established principles of their area(s) of study, and the way in which those principles have developed; knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in their subject(s) and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study. They will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge. A4 A2, A3 A6 A2, A1 1-5, 7-13 Key knowledge and understanding is assessed via a combination of multiple choice tests, examinations, essays, presentations and seminar performances ALL MODULES CORN272, NQS219, CORN297 Knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles in their field of study and the way in which those principles have developed Lectures and tutorials. • Classroom discussions. • Student seminars. • Fieldwork exercises. • Laboratory practical exercises. • Self-directed study.
engagement with the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with the chosen discipline. Knowledge of the processes and mechanisms that have shaped the natural world in terms, for example, of the spread of time from the geological to the present and of complexity from the environmental to the cellular. The influence on living systems of human activities (and the converse) could also be considered; familiarity with the terminology, nomenclature and classification systems as appropriate; • Research activities. • Learning from work experience. • Case studies. • Problem solving exercises Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied an ability to present, evaluate, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of their subject(s) of study analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically, including published research or reports; obtaining and integrating several lines of subject-specific evidence to formulate and test hypotheses; applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems; Class exercises Tutorial/seminar discussions Feedback via coursework assessment process (essays etc) Policy and practice analysis in surgeries Computer-based practicals on data and measurement problems A2, A4, A3 A2, A4, A3 A2, A4, A3 A2, A4, A3 All. Assessed discussions Examinations/tests Coursework/groupwork on practical application questions Student presentations All Modules
DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: TERM/SEMESTER: All year Additional notes (for office use only): SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-2018 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 110 MODULE LEADER: Julia Sullivan OTHER MODULE STAFF: SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT • The Behaviourists- Tinbergen, Darwin, Skinner, Pavlov, Lorenz • Instinct and motivation. • Measuring behaviour – recording methods, ethograms, scan sampling, focal sampling • Behaviour – communication, social interaction, hierarchy, territoriality and courtship. • Behavioural models and theories – optimality, kin selection, altruism SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 24 Core material Practical Classes and Workshops 46 Supervised practical sessions Guided Independent study 130 Students are expected to put in additional time outside of taught sessions. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E Total = 100% T1 40% Written test 100% Total = 100% LO2 Coursework C1 60% Report 100% Total = 100% LO1,3 Practical P Total = 100% Updated by: Sam Hammond Date: 11/11/16 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 17/11/16