Rhedir gan School of Natural Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Dr Wolfgang Wuster

The purpose and aim of this module is to engage Zoology with Herpetology BSc and MZool students with current scientific issues and developments in herpetology, to foster critical thinking and communication skills on herpetological topics, to develop field experience and skills and to gain an insight into different lines of work involving herpetofauna in the UK

The module will contain lectures on aspects of venom evolution, conservation, reproductive strategies and acoustic communication. The major practical aspect consists of a mini-project on frog acoustic communication. There will be visits to field sites to study breeding biology, conservation and monitoring of native reptiles and amphians, and visits to zoos and/or research institutions working with reptiles and amphibians.

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40-49%: A threshold student should have a basic knowledge of the essential facts and key concepts of herpetology presented in the module. Written answers should demonstrate an ability to organise relevant lecture material into a coherent argument. Practical reports should demonstrate a basic ability to analyse data and interpret and present results

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60-69%: A good student should have thorough factual knowledge across all aspects of the module, and be able to name examples where appropriate. Written answers should demonstrate an ability to think about the subject and to synthesise lecture material and some information from background reading. Practical reports should display a good level of understanding of data, analysis, interpretation and presentation

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70-100%: An excellent student should have a high levels of detailed factual knowledge across all aspects of the module, and be able to detail examples where appropriate. Written answers should demonstrate an ability to think critically about the subject and to synthesise lecture material and information from extensive background reading. Practical reports should display a high level of critical understanding of data, analysis, interpretation and presentation

1. Engage with the essential facts, current issues, principles and theories relating to herpetology. Demonstrate and apply this subject-specific knowledge and understanding.

2. Demonstrate the ability to read and use appropriate literature, with a full and critical understanding, and communicate this verbally and in writing.

3. Demonstrate the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (undertaking directed reading, time management, working to a deadline)

4. Show an appreciation of field methods in UK-based reptile and amphibian monitoring and population assessment.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
	Frog Call Practical		40.00
	Debate & Presentation (Peer Marked)		20.00
	Field Course Assessment		25.00
	Abstract of Guest Lecture		15.00

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Practical classes and workshops	Mini-project on analysis of acoustic communications in frogs, including help sessions and trouble-shooting sessions.	10
Private study	Reading, writing and data analysis for mini-project. Preparation of Seminars/debates - reading, practice etc. Writing and analysis of field notes Lecture abstract	153
Seminar	Student-led debates on current issues of topical interest in herpetology	4
External visit	Visit to external institution (zoo, research institute of conservation body)	7
Fieldwork	Field courses to gain experience of assessments of habitat suitability assessments, monitoring strategies and conservation practice in relation to UK herpetofauna	16
Lecture	Lecturing	10

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

• Develop and identify research question(s) and/or hypotheses as the basis for investigation.
• Conduct fieldwork and/or laboratory work competently with awareness of appropriate risk assessment and ethical considerations
• Recognize and apply appropriate theories and concepts from a range of disciplines.
• Consider issues from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
• Apply subject knowledge to the understanding and addressing of problems.
• Collect, analyse and interpret primary and/or secondary data using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques.
• Engagement with current developments in the biosciences and their application.
• Appreciation of the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of organisms.
• Engage in debate and/or discussion with specialists and non-specialists using appropriate language.
• Undertake field and/or laboratory studies of living systems.
• Undertake practical work to ensure competence in basic experimental skills.
• Demonstrate awareness of the importance of risk assessment and relevant legislation

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

None

Rhestr ddarllen

No core text, module depends mostly on research literature.

Rhagofynion

• BSX-2028: Introduction to Herpetology

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• C304: BSC Zoology with Herpetology year 3 (BSC/ZH)
• C307: BSc Zoology with Herpetology (with International Experience) year 3 (BSC/ZHIE)
• C303: MZool Zoology with Herpetology year 3 (MZOOL/HERP)
• C326: MZool Zoology with Herpetology with International Experience year 4 (MZOOL/ZHIE)