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ZO3307: ANIMAL POPULATION ECOLOGY (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

The students will be exposed to the basic ecological theory and modelling approaches required to study population dynamics, knowledge and skills that are of great importance to the conservation, management or exploitation of individual species.
Students will have the opportunity to apply the theory learned in class in a series of practicals organised around a single theme.
The course will provide the students with valuable analytical skills and an in-depth understanding of population dynamics of animals

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Graham Pierce

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course deals with the basic ecological theory and modelling approaches required to study population dynamics, especially those populations which have importance for conservation consideration, management or exploitation. The formal tools used to describe population change in continuous and fragmented populations are explored. The complexity of reproductive strategies found in the animal kingdom as well as their implication for harvesting of species are presented.

Further Information & Notes

This course extends over six weeks; it is available only to students in year 3 of their programme.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

To pass this course, a pass must be achieved in BOTH the theory exam and the in-course assessment. 1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination for all candidates (50%) and in-course assessment (50%). The in-course assessment is made up of four tests. These tests will cover your practial materials, but also the lectures associated with the practical. All tests will be placed on MyAberdeen and they will be a combination of multiple choice questions, multiple answer questions, true/false questions and short open answers. Resit: Similar to 1st attempt, with continuous assessment mark(s) and /or exam mark carried forward with an opportunity to resit either or both, depending on what was failed in the first attempt.

Formative Assessment

A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during practical sessions.

Feedback

Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments. Groups will also be given generic feedback.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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