University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged

This module is interdiscplinary and addresses issues such as: conservation policy and management, methods for estimating population sizes for species, biodiversity and ecosystem function and the use of digital tools to explore and conserve the environment. Issues around the conflicts between different human communities associated with the exploitation of biological and mineral resources will also be discussed.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Seminars (X7), Skills sessions (X3), Tutorials (X5) and Practical sessions (X2) acress the Semester.

Scheduled learning hours: 40

Guided independent study hours: 254

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Original Coursework = 50%.

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr S C Smout
Module teaching staff: Prof D Paterson, Dr A Brown, Prof D Borchers, Dr M High, Dr S Smout
Module coordinator email scs10@st-andrews.ac.uk