Examination Coursework Practical MODULE CODE Examination Test Coursework Type Coursework Type Practical Type Practical Type 4, Year 1 Core CORN115- Diversity, Classification and Evolution Examination 40% Portfolio 60% CORN154 -Hygiene, Health and Welfare of Captive Animals Test 50% Evaluative Poster 50% CORN162 -Key Professional Skills Test 30% Presentation 35% Mock application & Interview 35% CORN163- Animals and their Environment Test 50% Observations & Behavioural study 50% CORN171- Introduction to Zoology Test 30% Communication 28% Report 42% ZOO6 - Fieldwork Management Plan 30% Scientific Report 70% Level 5, Year 2 Core CORN272 Vertebrate Zoology Examination 40% Report 60%
CORN273 Population Genetics and Community Ecology Examination 40% 60% CORN274 Biosecurity and Invasive Species Examination 50% Report 50% CORN275 Zoological Conservation in Practice Reflective Presentation 40% Report 60% CORN276 Research Methods and GIS for Zoology Test 40% Project Proposals 30% Poster 30% Options CORN213 Behavioural Ecology Examination 50% Management Plan 50% CORN270 Marine Vertebrate Biology and Conservation Examination 40% Conservation Project Proposal 60% CORN292 - Advanced Ecology and Survey Techniques Test 50% Report 50 CORN278 Primate Behaviour and Conservation Examination 40% Report 60% Level 6, Year 3 Core CORN306 Applications of Zoology Briefing Document 30% Review Article 70%
CORN310 Honours Project Literature Review 20% Final Report 60% & Poster/Spoken Paper 20% CORN314 Conservation Project Management Test 20% Viva Voce 32% media Communication 48% CORN315 Conservation Genetics Examination 60% Literature Review 20% Report 20% CORN326 Placement Project Placement Portfolio/ Report 100% Options CORN304 Zoology and Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems Examination 60% Plan Research Project 40% CORN313 Wildlife Conservation Examination 60% Report 20% Case Study 20% CORN316 Monitoring Marine Ecosystems 50% Poster/Media 50%
PS13. Explanation and Mapping of Learning Outcomes, Teaching & Learning and Assessment Developing graduate attributed and skills, at any level of HE , is dependent on the clarity of strategies and methods for identifying the attributes and skills relevant to the programme and where and how these are operationalised. The interrelated factors of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these are inclusive in nature, are fundamentally significant to these strategies and methods, as are where and how these are specifically distributed within the programme. Ordered by graduate attributes and skills, the following provides a map of the above, plus an exposition to describe and explain the ideas and strategy of each. Therefore, subsequent to the initial completion for approval, maintenance of this table as and when programme structure changes occur is also important: Level 4: BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology and Conservation Definitions of Graduate Attributes and Skills Relevant to this Programme Teaching and Learning Strategy / Methods Prog Aims Prog intended Learning Outcomes Range of Assessments Related Core Modules Knowledge / Understanding: For this bachelor level programme the following has been informed by the QAA Subject Benchmark(s): Bioscience (2007) 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 Primary: Lectures and tutorials Practical laboratory and husbandry sessions Industry visits Guided independent study Learning from extended work placements A1, A3, A4, A5 LO1, LO2, LO3, LO6 Essays In class tests Exams Management plans Reports Level 4 CORN163: Animals and their Environment CORN115: Diversity, Classification and Evolution
environmental to the cellular. The influence on living systems of human activities (and the converse) could also be considered Threshold standard: Describe how organisms are classified and identified. Describe mechanisms for the life processes and appreciate how the physiology of an organism fits its environment. Describe the place of the organisms studied in the living world. have an understanding of the explanation of biological phenomena at a variety of levels (from molecular to ecological systems) and be able to explain how evolutionary theory is relevant to their area of study. demonstrate awareness of interactions with natural populations and ecosystems, including habitat modification, pollution, exploitation and conservation. Secondary/Supplementary: Site visits to animal collections, Natural History Museum, Eden Project. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. Poster/ presentations CORN171: Introduction to Zoology 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: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops Secondary/Supplementary: Site visits to Electron Microscope, MBA A1, A4, A5 LO3, LO4, LO8 Reports Assessed practicals In tests Level 4 CORN162: Key Professional Skills ZOO6: Fieldwork CORN171: Introduction to Zoology
demonstrate knowledge of community structure, development, biodiversity, and associated theoretical models demonstrate awareness of human interactions with natural populations and ecosystems, including habitat modification, pollution, exploitation and conservation By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate the ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding, while addressing such questions as content, context, aims, objectives, quality of information, and its interpretation and application. 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: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops Group seminars Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and available on VLE- Moodle A1, A2, A4, A5 LO2, LO3, LO6 Literature reviews Essay Reports Presentations. Level 4 CORN162: Key Professional Skills CORN115: Diversity, Classification and Evolution By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate the ability to think independently, set tasks and solve problems. Threshold standard: have ability in a of practical bioscience techniques, including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses Primary: Independent guided study Practical workshops Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and tasks available on VLE- Moodle A1, A2, A4, A5 LO2, LO3, LO6 Assessed practicals In class tests Project report and presentations Level 4 CORN162: Key Professional Skills CORN115: Diversity, Classification and Evolution By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate, analyse, synthesise and summarise information Primary: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops A1, A2, A4, A5 LO2, LO3, LO6 Literature reviews Essays Reports Level 4 CORN162: Key Professional Skills
critically, including published research or reports. 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 Group seminars Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and tasks available on VLE- Moodle Presentations CORN115: Diversity, Classification and Evolution By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate obtain and integrate several lines of subject-specific evidence to formulate and test hypotheses. 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: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops Group seminars Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and tasks available on VLE- Moodle A1, A2, A4, A5 LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5, LO6 Reports Presentations Practical workshops Assessed practicals Level 4 CORN171: Introduction to Zoology ZOO6: Fieldwork CORN162: Key Professional Skills By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate 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 Independent guided study Practical workshops Secondary/Supplementary: Visits to collections and such as Natural History Museum, Paignton Zoo, Dartmoor Zoo A1, A3, A5 LO1, LO2 Debate Reports Presentations 4 CORN171: Introduction to Zoology ZOO6: Fieldwork CORN162: Key Professional Skills CORN163: Animals and their Environment
An exposition for embedding Cognitive and Intellectual Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this of the programme: The learner has demonstrated the ability to analyse with guidance given classifications/guidance, can collect and categorise ideas and information in a predictable and standard format, can evaluate the reliability of data using defined techniques and/or tutor guidance and can apply given tools/methods accurately and carefully to a well-defined problem and begin to appreciate the complexity of the issues. Key Transferable Skills: For this bachelor level programme the following has been informed by the QAA Subject Benchmark(s): Bioscience (2007) By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to communicate about their subject appropriately to a variety of audiences using a range of formats and approaches, using appropriate scientific language. A threshold pass: 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 recognise and respect the views and opinions of other team members including negotiating skills evaluate performance as an individual and a team member; evaluate the performance of others Primary: Lectures Seminars Guided independent study Workshops Secondary/Supplementary: Guided practical and laboratory experience lectures and visits Attendance at Cornwall College Newquay Research and Scholarly day Work placement A2, A3, A5 LO1, LO7 Posters Presentations and digital displays Personal evaluation Viva voce Management plan ALL CORE MODULES An exposition for embedding Key Transferable Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: The learner can work effectively with others as members of a group and meet obligations to others; they can work within an appropriate ethos and can access and use a range of learning resources; they can evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses within criteria largely set by others; they can manage information, collect appropriate data from a range of sources and undertake simple research tasks with external guidance; they can take responsibility for their own learning with appropriate support; they can communicate effectively and report practical procedures in a clear and concise manner; they can apply given tools / methods accurately and carefully to a well-defined problem and appreciate the complexity of the issues in the discipline. Employment Related Skills:
secondary data (eg from a survey database). These data may be obtained through individual or group projects. A threshold pass: be able to record data accurately, and to carry out basic manipulation of data (including qualitative data and some statistical analysis, when appropriate) 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 have ability in a of practical bioscience techniques, including data collection, analysis and interpretation of those data, and testing of hypotheses Research tutorials Secondary/Supplementary: Visits to Electron Microscope and MBA Guest workshops run by ecological consultants and specialists Additional lecture information available on VLE- moodle In class tests Exams ZOO6: Fieldwork CORN171: Introduction to Zoology CORN115: Diversity, Classification and Evolution CORN154: Hygiene, Health and Welfare of Captive Animals CORN163: Animals and their Environment By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate the ability to design, plan, conduct and report on investigations, which may involve primary or secondary data (eg from a survey database). These data may be obtained through individual or group projects. A threshold pass: • be able to record data accurately, and to out basic manipulation of data (including qualitative data and some statistical analysis, when appropriate). • be able to plan, execute and present an independent piece of hypothesis-driven work (eg a project) within a supported Primary: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops Research tutorials Secondary/Supplementary: Visits to Electron Microscope, MBA Guest workshops run by ecological consultants and specialists. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle A1, A2, A4, A5 LO3, LO5, LO6 Reports, presentations, assessed practicals, in class tests, exams Level 4 CORN162: Key Professional Skills ZOO6: Fieldwork CORN171: Introduction to Zoology CORN115: Diversity, Classification and Evolution
to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding, while addressing such questions as content, context, aims, objectives, quality of information, and its interpretation and application. 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. Independent guided study Practical workshops Group seminars Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and available on VLE- Moodle Reports Presentations. CORN306: Applications of Zoology CORN310: Honours Project By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate the ability to think independently, set tasks and solve problems. 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: Independent guided Practical workshops Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and tasks available on VLE- Moodle A1, A2, A4, A5 LO2, LO3, LO6 Assessed practicals In class tests Exams Project report and presentations Level 6 CORN306: Applications of Zoology CORN310: Honours Project By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate, analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically, including published research or reports. 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: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops Group seminars Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and tasks available on VLE- Moodle A1, A2, A4, A5 LO2, LO3, LO6 Literature reviews Essays Reports Presentations Level6 CORN306: Applications of Zoology CORN310: Honours Project By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate obtain and integrate several lines of subject-specific evidence to formulate and test hypotheses. Primary: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops A1, A2, A4, A5 LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5, LO6 Reports Presentations Practical workshops Level 6 CORN310: Honours Project
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 Group seminars Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and tasks available on VLE- Moodle Assessed practicals CORN306: Applications of Zoology CORN314: Conservation Project Management By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate 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 Independent guided Practical workshops Secondary/Supplementary: Visits to collections and such as Natural History Museum, Paignton Zoo, Dartmoor Zoo A1, A3, A5 LO1, LO2 Debate Reports Presentations Level 6 CORN310: Honours Project CORN306: Applications of Zoology CORN314: Conservation Project Management An exposition for embedding Cognitive and Intellectual Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: The learner has demonstrated the ability to analyse with guidance given classifications/guidance, can collect and categorise ideas and information in a predictable and standard format, can evaluate the reliability of data using defined techniques and/or tutor guidance and can apply given tools/methods accurately and carefully to a well-defined problem and begin to appreciate the complexity of the issues. Key Transferable Skills: For this bachelor programme the following has been informed by the QAA Subject Benchmark(s): Bioscience (2007) By the end of this of this programme the students will be able to communicate about their subject appropriately to a variety of audiences using a range of formats and approaches, using appropriate scientific language. A threshold pass: Primary: Lectures Seminars Guided independent study Workshops Secondary/Supplementary: A2, A3, A5 LO1, LO7 Posters Presentations and digital displays Personal evaluation Viva voce ALL CORE MODULES
experience exhibition during year 2. Identification Skills will need to gain experience taxonomic keys, observing and recording specific g taxa in situ General bird surveys, coastal sea bird and wading bird surveys - Hayle estuary, Gannel estuary A2, A4 LO3, LO5, LO7 Assessed practical and analysis of recorded data demonstrated through a report and management plan ZOO6: Fieldwork CORN275: Zoological Conservation in Practice Collaboration with action groups Participate in monitoring, clearance and management of invasive species in the county as part of SINNG A1, A2, A3, A4 A5, A6 LO2, LO3, LO5, LO7 Practical surveys and analysis of recorded data demonstrated through a report/poster CORN275: Zoological Conservation in Practice CORN274: Biosecurity and Invasive Species lecturers from practicing conservation employers Sue Sayer - Cornwall Seal Group, Adrian Spalding - Spalding Consultants, Matt Slater - CWT and Panache A1, A2, A3 LO1, LO4 Referenced as part of the evaluation of employment in the conservation sector CORN275: Zoological Conservation in Practice Relevant Visits Comparative dissections at Dartmoor Zoo, Looe-Wild Futures (Monkey Sanctuary)- observing primates in rehabilitation, Paignton Zoo-Exotic Animal Nutrition A2, A3, A4 LO2, LO4, LO5 Exam and report/short communication relating animal form to function. CORN272: Vertebrate Zoology An exposition to explain this map: Whilst the entire programme is intended to develop the practical and employability skills required of an employee within aquaculture or aquatic management the focus associated with an extended period of work experience has a proven track record of ensuring that the successful graduate emerges with these essential skills and establishes a proven track record of employability that is often in demand from employers.
Fieldwork 30 An introduction to ecological survey techniques- to include habitat, invertebrate and vertebrate surveys. Guided independent study 110 Moodle activities to consolidate theory and practical sessions, and guided reading. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hrs of learning; 10 credits = 100 hrs, etc) Category Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 0% T1 0% Coursework C1 Management Plan Scientific Report 30% 70% Total = 100% Production of management plan (LO1, LO4, LO5) Write up of fieldwork practical (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5) Practice P1 0% Updated by: K.Haynes Date: Jan 2016 Approved by: R.Martin Date: Feb 2016 READING LIST: Atkinson, M., 2000. A handbook for biological recorders. Truro: Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Brower, J.E., Zar, J.H., & von Ende, C.N., 1998. Field and laboratory methods for general ecology. 4th ed. Boston: McGraw Hill. Dytham, C., 2010. Choosing and using statistics – a biologists guide. 3rd ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing. Gibbons, B., 2008. Seashore of Britain and Europe. London: New Holland. Harris, E., Yalden D.W. Troughton, G. 2008. Mammals of the British Handbook, 4th Ed. Mammal Society Morrison, L., Block, W.M., Strickland, M.D., Colier, B.A. & Peterson, M.J., (2010) Wildlife study design. 2nd ed. New York: Springer.
Category Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 Examination 100% Total = 100% Written examination linked to LO1, LO2, and LO4 T1 0% Coursework C1 Essay/Review 100% Total = 100% An assessing the use of survey techniques in population management and conservation strategies, to include the use of modelling software. Linked to LO2, LO3 and LO4 Practice P1 0% Updated by: K.Haynes Date: 18-03-16 Approved by: R.Martin Date: 18-03-16 READING LIST: Allendorf, F.W., Luikart, G. & Aitken, S.N., 2013. . 2nd ed. Oxford: Brown, T.A., 2007. Genomes 3. London: Garland Science Frankham, R., Ballou, J.D. & Briscoe, D.A., 2009. I. 2nd ed. Cambridge Cambridge V University Press. Jamieson, B.G.M., ed., 2007 : sexual selection, behavior, conservation, embryology, genetics. New Hampshire: Science Publishers Mills, L.S., 2013 , demography, genetics, and management. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. M., Aspden, R.J. & Paterson, D.M., eds., 2012. Marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: frameworks, methodologies and integration. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press Townsend, C.R., Begon, M. & Harper, J.L., 2008. Essentials of ecology. 3rd edn. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing. Journals Conservation Biology Conservation Genetics Nature Genetics Trends in Genetics Trends in Genetics and Evolution
Work-based learning 40 To be arranged by the student in relevant work (further 60 hrs recd) Guided independent 80 VLE tasks and independent research Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hrs of learning; 10 credits = 100 hrs, etc) Category Component Name Component Weighting Comments include to learning objectives Written exam E1 0% T1 0% C1 Reflective Report 40% 60% 100% Evaluation of work-related experience and employment in the conservation sector. (LO3) Summarise survey findings of a particular species or habitat and consider this within the wider cultural, ethical and legislative conservation framework. (LO1, LO4) Practice P1 experience 0% Pass /Fail, Completion of minimum 40hrs experience (must be agreed before being undertaken, and hours logged.)(LO2) Updated by: K.Haynes Date: 04-06-16 Approved by: R.Martin Date: 06-06-16 READING LIST: Frankham, J.D.B., & Briscoe, D.A., 2009. Introduction to conservation genetics. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Gibbons, E.F., Durrant, B.S. and Demarest, J., 1995 Conservation of endangered species in captivity: an interdisciplinary approach. New York: State University of New York Press. Kleiman, D.G., Thompson, K..V. & Baer, C.K., 2010. Wild mammals in captivity: principles and technique for zoo management. 2nd ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Primack, R.B., 2010. Essentials of conservation biology. 5th ed. Massachusetts: Sinauer Associates. International Zoo Yearbook
Category Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 Examination 100% = 100% Demonstrates an ability to integrate information on species ecology, biology and genetics to inform conservation management (LO2, LO3, LO4) T1 0% Coursework C1 Literature review Report 50% 50% = 100% Literature review of current molecular tools and their application in conservation (LO2, LO3) Analysis of genetic data in relation to conservation management (LO1, LO2) Practice P1 0% Updated by: K.Haynes Date: 18-03-16 Approved by: R.Martin Date: 18-03-16 READING LIST: Allendorf, F.W., Luikart, G. & Aitken, S.N., 2013. . 2nd ed. Oxford: Frankham, R., Ballou, J.D. & Briscoe, D.A., 2009. Introduction to conservation genetics. 2nd ed. Cambridge Cambridge V University Press. Hoglund, J., 2009. Evolutionary conservation genetics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Journals: Conservation Biology Conservation Genetics Nature Genetics Trends in Genetics Trends in Genetics and Evolution