University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Available only to students on the Evening Degree Programme

Planned timetable: Tue 6.30 - 9.30 pm

Lectures and seminars provide an introduction to environmental and evolutionary topics. Topics include: basic evolutionary theory, and an introduction to the evolution of diversity; animal and plant design, and current patterns of plant and animal diversity; global environments and the biotic challenges they represent: how plants and animals adapt to their environments; current and future environmental problems.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisite(s): If not already passed you must take BL1901

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take BL1002 or take BL2001 or take BL2003 or take BL2004 or take BL2005

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2.5-hour session: lectures and/or seminars.

Scheduled learning hours: 27

Guided independent study hours: 173

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Existing Coursework = 50%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr I M Matthews