theory is relevant to their area of study demonstrate awareness of human interactions with natural populations and ecosystems, including habitat modification, pollution, exploitation and conservation Competence in the basic experimental skills appropriate to Zoology and Conservation Threshold standard: have ability in a of practical bioscience techniques, including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses Primary: Secondary/Supplementary: Visits to Electron Microscope, MBA, guest workshops run by ecological consultants and specialists. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle A1, A4, P1, P2,P4, P5 Reports, assessed practicals, in class tests, exams Key Professional Skills: CORN162 Ecology of Aquatic Systems: CORN128 Marine Science: CORN172 Diversity, Classification and Evolution: CORN115 Marine Survey Techniques: CORN135 Familiarity with the terminology, nomenclature and classification systems Threshold standard: describe how organisms are classified and identified Primary: Secondary/Supplementary: A1 P1,P2 Assessed workshops, in class tests, exams, reports Ecology of Aquatic Systems: CORN128
Diversity, Classification and Evolution: CORN115 Knowledge of a range of communication techniques and methodologies relevant to zoology and conservation, including data analysis and the use of statistics Threshold standard: be able to access bioscience information from a variety of sources and to communicate the principles in a manner appropriate to the programme of study Primary: independent guided study, practical workshops, group seminars, group work Secondary/Supplementary: Research seminars. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. A3, A4, A6 P1, P5, P7 Essays management plans, reports, poster/presentations Key Professional Skills: CORN162 An exposition for embedding Knowledge and Understanding through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: The learner has demonstrated a given factual and/or conceptual knowledge base with emphasis on the nature of the field of study and appropriate terminology and can demonstrate awareness of ethical issues associated with the subject. Cognitive and Intellectual Skills: an appreciation of the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of organisms, their molecular, cellular and physiological processes, their genetics and evolution, and the
appropriate to the programme of study Secondary/Supplementary: Research seminars. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. Recognise and respect the views and opinions of other team members; negotiating skills Primary: seminars, PBL tasks Secondary/Supplementary: Work placement experience; industry engagement WRL tasks A6 P7 Debates, presentations, Key Professional Skills: CORN162 Marine Survey Techniques: CORN135 Evaluate performance as an individual and a team member; evaluate the performance of others Primary: Group seminars, PBL tasks, peer assessed presentations Secondary/Supplementary: Work placement experience; industry engagement WRL A6 P7 Debates, SWOT self analysis presentations, vivas Marine Survey Techniques: CORN135 CORN270 Marine Vertebrate Biology and Conservation Employment related skills: develop the skills necessary for and lifelong learning (eg working independently, time management, organisational, enterprise and knowledge transfer skills) Threshold standard: be able to plan, execute and present an independent piece of hypothesis-driven work (eg a project) within a supported Primary: Work placement, project implementation, PBL tasks Secondary/Supplementary: A4, A5 P5, P7 Project report, project logs, SWOT self analysis Key Professional Skills: CORN162
Recognise and respect the views and opinions of other team members; negotiating skills Primary: Group seminars, PBL tasks Secondary/Supplementary: Work placement experience; industry engagement WRL tasks A6 P7 Debates, presentations, Zoological Conservation in Practice: CORN275 Evaluate performance as an individual and a team member; evaluate the performance of others Primary: Group seminars, PBL tasks, peer assessed presentations Secondary/Supplementary: Work placement experience; industry engagement WRL tasks A6 P7 Debates, SWOT self analysis presentations, vivas Zoological Conservation in Practice: CORN275 Employment related skills: develop the skills necessary for and lifelong learning (eg working independently, time management, organisational, enterprise and knowledge transfer skills) Threshold standard: be able to plan, execute and present an independent of hypothesis-driven work (eg a project) within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving, and independence are evident Primary: Work placement, project implementation, PBL tasks Secondary/Supplementary: Lectures, guest speakers, visits & Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. A4, A5 P5, P7 Project report, project logs, SWOT self analysis Zoological Conservation in Practice: CORN275
pollution, exploitation and conservation Competence in the basic experimental skills appropriate to Zoology and Conservation Threshold standard: have ability in a range of practical bioscience techniques, including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses Primary: Secondary/Supplementary: Visits to Electron Microscope, MBA, guest workshops run by ecological consultants and specialists. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle A1, A4, P1, P2,P4, P5 Reports, assessed practicals, in tests, exams Honours project: CORN310 Monitoring Marine Ecosystems: CORN316 Familiarity with the terminology, nomenclature and classification systems Threshold standard: describe how organisms are classified and identified Primary: Secondary/Supplementary: A1 P1,P2 Assessed workshops, in class tests, exams, reports Monitoring Marine Ecosystems: CORN316 Knowledge of a range of communication techniques and methodologies relevant to zoology and conservation, including data analysis and the use of statistics Threshold standard:
be able to access bioscience information from a variety of sources and to communicate the principles in a manner appropriate to the programme of study Primary: independent guided practical workshops, group seminars, group work Secondary/Supplementary: Research seminars. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. A3, A4, A6 P1, P5, P7 essays management plans, reports, poster/presentations Honours Project: CORN310 An exposition for embedding Knowledge and Understanding through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: The learner has demonstrated a given factual and/or conceptual knowledge base with emphasis on the nature of the field of study and appropriate terminology and can demonstrate awareness of ethical issues associated with the subject. Cognitive and Intellectual Skills: an appreciation of the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of organisms, their molecular, cellular and physiological processes, their genetics and evolution, and the interrelationships between them and their environment Threshold standard: describe the structure, diversity and reproduction of the organisms studied describe basic organism structure and diversity describe mechanisms for the life processes and appreciate how the physiology of an organism fits it for its environment show Primary: Secondary/Supplementary: Research seminars. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. A1, A3 P1, P2 essays, in class tests, exams, management plans, reports, poster/presentations ALL CORE MODULES
principles in a manner appropriate to the programme of study Additional information and tasks available on VLE- Moodle GIS and Marine Environmental Management: CORN317 Obtain and integrate several of subject-specific evidence to formulate and test hypotheses Threshold standard: be able to plan, execute and present an independent piece of hypothesis-driven work (eg a project) within a supported framework in which qualities such as time management, problem solving, and independence are evident Primary: , group seminars Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and tasks available on VLE- Moodle A3, A4 P4,P5, Projects Reports, Review article assignments, Honours Project: CORN310 GIS and Marine Environmental Management: CORN317 Recognise the moral and ethical issues of investigations and appreciate the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct. Threshold standard: have some understanding of ethical issues and the impact on society of advances in the biosciences Primary: Lectures, group seminars, independent guided study Secondary/Supplementary: Guest speakers, industry visits, work placements. Additional information and tasks available on VLE- moodle A2, A5 P3, P6 Debates, presentations, vivas Honours Project: CORN310 GIS and Marine Environmental Management: CORN317
Discuss the interaction between biotic and abiotic factors in an aquatic system Describe the population dynamics of an aquatic organism Describe current threats to aquatic systems DATE OF APPROVAL: 01 July 2003 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnerships DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 01 Sept 2010 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Cornwall College DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: 01/11/09 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: 2018-2019 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 111 MODULE LEADER: Rebecca Allen OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Aquatic ecosystems (freshwater and marine); ecological niches; ecological succession, competitive exclusion principle; basic population dynamics; inter and intra-specific competition; predator-prey relationships; mutualism; parasitism. Importance of dispersal resources, limiting factors and regulating mechanisms. Aquatic communities. The management of captive and wild populations. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 24 Seminar 4 Fieldwork 48 External Visits 4 Guided Independent 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% = 100% T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 Field Tasks Poster 50% 50% Total = 100%
DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: TERM/SEMESTER: All Year Additional (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: 2018-2019 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 111 MODULE LEADER: Andrew Golley OTHER MODULE STAFF: Jason Birt SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Weekly sessions to include lectures, practicals, tutorials, workshops and various site visits to fish and aquaria. Topics covered are: Fish classification and identification characteristics of main fish groups like sharks, rays and teleosts. Basic fish biology and physiology like osmoregulation, respiration and circulation. Fish anatomy, life history and reproductive strategies. Fish behaviour: schooling and migration. Fish ecology. Pet fish. Seahorse propagation and protection. Population dynamics and fisheries management. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 20 Practical Classes and Workshops 40 Guided Independent study 140 VLE Tasks and independent research Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include to learning objectives Written exam E1 Exam 100% Total = 100% LO2,4,5. T_ Total = 100% Coursework C1 Fish interpretation media 100% = 100% Conference media interpretation material. LO1,2,3. Practical P_ Total = 100% Updated by: Angus Jackson Date: Sep 18 Approved by: HE Operations Date: Oct 2018 Recommended Texts and Sources:
DATE OF APPROVAL: 01 Jan 2008 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnerships DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 01 Sept 2008 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Cornwall College DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: TERM/SEMESTER: All Year Additional notes (for office use only): SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT 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: 2018-2019 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 112 MODULE LEADER: Chris Selvey OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Biology and ecology of a range of invertebrates (e.g. jellyfish, shellfish, octopus, squid, lobsters, crabs, worm- like groups and starfish). Specific adaptations to their environment. Lifecycles of the main groups of marine invertebrates. Marine invertebrates in the foodchain. Defence against predators and pollutants. Metabolism and reproduction in marine invertebrates – current research. Exploitation and conservation issues. Human health aspects. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 25 Practical Classes and Workshops 35 Guided Independent study 140 VLE tasks and independent research 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include to learning objectives Written exam E % = 100% T1 Knowledge of marine inverterbrate groups (LO1) (LO2) 100% Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 Group seminars on selected themes (LO1, LO2) Report - Eval selected fisheries/farms (LO1, 3 & 4) 20% 80% Total = 100%