Sarina Newman Stephen Green Thais Martins Nicola Morris Rebecca Kathy Baker Jason Birt Lawrence Moores Animals and their Environment Health, Hygiene and Welfare Population Genetics and Community Ecology Conservation Genetics Wildlife Conservation Conservation Project Management Vertebrate Zoology Behavioural Ecology Biosecurity and Invasive Species Marine Vertebrate Biology and Conservation Zoology and Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems Primate Behaviour and Conservation Monitoring Marine Ecosystems Applications of Zoology nicola.morris@cornwall.ac.uk CORPORATE HE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR: Mitch Inglis. What does the Corporate HE Assistant Registrar (CHEAR) do? The CHEAR is your point of contact in HE Operations for all administrative paperwork to do with the programme. He can be contacted on: Telephone: 01209 617757 or Ext 3757. Email: Personal Tutor Your personal tutor should be the first person at the College that you speak to if you are having any personal difficulties that are affecting your studies. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of
Examination Coursework Practical MODULE CODE Examination Test Coursework Type Coursework Type Practical Type Practical Type Level 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% Short Communication 28% Report 42% ZOO6 - Fieldwork Scientific Report 50% Scientific Report 50% Level 5, Year 2 Core CORN272 Vertebrate Zoology Examination 40% Review 60%
CORN273 Population Genetics and Community Ecology Examination 40% Report 60% CORN274 Biosecurity and Invasive Species Examination 50% Management Plan 50% CORN275 Zoological Conservation in Practice Reflective Presentation 40% Report 60% CORN276 Research Methods and GIS for Zoology Test 40% Project Proposals 30% GIS mapping 30% Options CORN213 Behavioural Ecology Examination 50% Management Plan 50% CORN270 Marine Vertebrate Biology and Conservation Examination 40% Case study 60% CORN278 Primate Behaviour and Conservation Examination 40% Report 60% Level 6, Year 3- Placement Year CORN326 Placement Project Placement Portfolio/ Report 100% Level 6, Year 3 Core
CORN306 Applications of Zoology Briefing Document 30% Review Article 70% CORN310 Honours Project Literature Review 20% Report 60% & Poster/Spoken Paper 20% CORN314 Conservation Project Management Test 20% Viva Voce 32% Report/Multi- media Communication 48% CORN315 Conservation Genetics Examination 60% Report 40% Options CORN304 Zoology and Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems Examination 60% Plan Research Project 40% CORN313 Wildlife Conservation Examination 60% Report and map 40% CORN316 Monitoring Marine Ecosystems Essay 50% Poster/Media 50%
Marking stage Internal moderation stage External moderation stage Subject Assessment Panel (SAP) (ratification) stage 1The sample for the internal moderation comprises 20% or 10 assessment pieces minimum. The sample should include a range of assessment pieces including borderlines and fails. For more guidance see the Plymouth University Marking and Moderation policy 2015
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. Site visits to animal collections, Natural History Museum, Eden Project. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. 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 Practical workshops Secondary/Supplementary: Site visits to Electron Microscope, MBA A1, A4, A5 LO3, LO4, LO8 Reports Assessed practicals In class tests Exams Level 4 CORN162: Key Professional Skills ZOO6: Fieldwork CORN171: Introduction to Zoology CORN115: Diversity, Classification and Evolution
workshops run by ecological consultants and specialists. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. 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 a 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. A1, A2, A5 LO2, LO3 Essays Management plans Reports Poster/ presentations 4 CORN162: Key Professional Skills An exposition for embedding Knowledge and Understanding through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: The learner has demonstrated a 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: For this bachelor level 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 demonstrate 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 Primary: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops seminars/group work Secondary/Supplementary: A1, A4, A5 LO4, LO5, LO6 Essays Management plans Reports Poster/ presentations ALL CORE MODULES
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 seminars Secondary/Supplementary: Additional information and tasks available on VLE- Moodle A1, A2, A4, A5 LO2, LO3, LO6 Literature reviews Essay Reports Presentations. 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 range 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 tests Exams Project report and presentations 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 critically, including published research or reports. Threshold standard: be able to access bioscience information from a variety of sources and to 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 4 CORN162: Key Professional Skills CORN115: Diversity, Classification and Evolution
A threshold pass: 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 developed basic strategies to enable them to update their knowledge of the biosciences develop an adaptable, flexible and effective approach to study and work Guest seminars and lectures Study groups and supplementary group tasks/ research activities An exposition for embedding Employment Related Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: The learner has demonstrated an understanding of organisational and work based practices; they have out theory in to practice by applying and developing discipline relates skills, knowledge and understanding. Practical 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 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 carry out basic manipulation of data (including qualitative data and some statistical analysis, when appropriate) Primary: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops Research tutorials Secondary/Supplementary: Visits to Electron Microscope and MBA Guest workshops run by ecological consultants and specialists 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
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 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 human interactions with natural populations and ecosystems, including habitat modification, pollution, exploitation and conservation. Primary: Lectures and tutorials Practical laboratory and husbandry sessions Industry visits Guided independent study Learning from extended work placements Secondary/Supplementary: Site visits to animal collections, Natural History Museum, Eden Project. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. A1, A3, A4, A5 LO1, LO2, LO3, LO6 Essays In class tests Exams Management Reports Poster/ presentations Level 5 CORN272: Vertebrate Zoology CORN274: Biosecurity and Invasive Species CORN273: Population Genetics and Community Ecology
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: Lectures Independent guided study Practical workshops Secondary/Supplementary: Site visits to Electron Microscope, MBA Guest workshops run by ecological consultants and specialists. Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. A1, A4, A5 LO3, LO4, LO8 Reports Assessed practicals In class tests Exams 5 CORN275: Zoological Conservation in Practice CORN274: Biosecurity and Invasive Species CORN273: Population Genetics and Community Ecology By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate 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 Primary: Independent guided study Practical workshops Group seminars/ group work Secondary/Supplementary: Research seminars Additional lecture information available on VLE- Moodle. A1, A2, A5 LO2, LO3 Essays Management plans Reports Poster/ presentations 5 CORN275: Zoological Conservation in Practice An exposition for embedding Knowledge and Understanding through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: The learner has demonstrated a 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.
communicate the principles in a manner appropriate to the programme of By the end of this 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 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 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. 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 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 6 CORN310: Honours Project CORN306: Applications of Zoology CORN314: Conservation Project Management
evaluate performance as an individual and a team member; evaluate the performance of others 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: 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 demonstrate the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (eg working independently, time management, organisational, enterprise and knowledge transfer skills) A threshold pass: 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 developed basic strategies to enable them to update their knowledge of the biosciences develop an adaptable, flexible and effective approach to study and work Primary: Self-directed voluntary work Compulsory work experience Independent guided workshops Secondary/Supplementary: Guest seminars and lectures Study groups and supplementary group tasks/ research activities A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 LO2, LO3, LO6, LO7 Poster presentations Reflective summary Personal evaluations Level 6 CORN314: Conservation Project Management
observing and recording specific g taxa in situ through a report and management plan 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 Guest 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.