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BL5103 Population Biology

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Weeks 5 - 7

Which human activities might put a population at risk? Can we find out why a wild population appears to be in decline? This module covers the essentials of population biology and population modelling. The principles taught will provide essential background to those who are interested in future careers that involve the conservation and management of wildlife populations..

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 lectures (x 3 weeks), seminar (x 2 weeks), tutorial (x 1 week), lab (x 3 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 38

Guided independent study hours: 112

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Resubmission of failed item(s) of Coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr S C Smout
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email scs10@st-andrews.ac.uk