Foundation degree ref 27.5, 27.6 Integrate theory and practice Synthesise information /data from a variety of sources Critically analyse and evaluate information Apply knowledge and understanding to solve problems Class exercises Tutorial/seminar discussions Feedback via coursework assessment process (essays etc.) Policy and practice analysis in surgeries Computer-based practical’s on data and measurement problems 3,4 (covering all outcomes) Assessed discussions Examinations/tests Coursework/group work on practical application questions CORF 107 CORF 200 CORF 108 CORF 203 CORF 112 CORF 204 CORF 113 CORF 216 CORF 122 CORF 218 CORF 219 CORF 219 CORF 123 CORF 1013 Teaching, learning and assessment are aligned to embed cognitive and intellectual skills in the programme via a range of both applied and academic practices that reflects both the academic and vocational influences within the marine environment and employment fields. ES3-ref. 3.3.6, 3.3.7, 3.3.9 Foundation degree ref. 27.6, 27.8 Literary and information processing Self-management Communication (oral, written, CIT) Numeracy/quantitative skills (reflection etc.) Library and other research exercises Group work awareness and practice Computer-based learning and assessment Class and seminar interactions and feedback 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 (covering all outcomes) Coursework of all types Examination preparation and completion Assessed discussions Group work assessments CORF 107 CORF 200 CORF 108 CORF 203 CORF 112 CORF 204 CORF 113 CORF 216 CORF 122 CORF 218 CORF 219 CORF 219 CORF 123 CORF 1013 Teaching, learning and assessment are aligned to embed transferable skills in the programme via a range of both applied and academic practices that reflects both the academic and vocational influences within the marine environment and employment fields. Fd ref – 27.8 3,4 (covering Fd ref – 27.8 Assessed discussions CORF 107 CORF 200
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: 111 MODULE LEADER: Luke Marsh OTHER MODULE STAFF: SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Coastal benthic habitats; continental shelf benthic habitats; bathyal, abyssal and hadal benthic habitats; extreme environments, geographical distributions; ecological processes within marine benthic habitats; natural and artificial stresses; seasonal cycles in marine benthic habitats; historical and ecological evolutionary theories; survey techniques and mapping; equipment used in benthic surveys; fieldtrip to a coastal location; factors affecting growth and production; quantitative methods of determining biomass and production. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 25 Practical Classes and Workshops 10 Fieldwork 40 Workbased learning 5 Guided Independent study 120 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 E1 Examination 100% Total = 100% To cover LO1 T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 Practical Report % Total = 100% LO2 and LO3 Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Recommended Texts and Sources: Barnes, R. S. K., Calow, P. & Olive, P. J. W., 1999. The invertebrates: a new synthesis. Barnes, R.S.K. & Hughes, R. N., 1988. An introduction to marine ecology. Blackwell Science.
Written exam E1 % Total = 100% T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 C3 20% 40% 40% Total = 100% Development of project title Professionalism assignment Journal article Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: HE Operations Date: 23/09/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Bell, J., 1993. Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers in education and social science. Buckingham: Open University Press. Sharp, J.A. and Howard, K., 1996. The management of a student research project. Aldershot: Gower.