Modiwl DXX-3511:
Advances in Conservation (10)
Ffeithiau’r Modiwl
Rhedir gan School of Natural Sciences
10.000 Credydau neu 5.000 Credyd ECTS
Semester2
Trefnydd: Prof Julia Patricia Gordon Jones
Amcanion cyffredinol
The aim of this module is to give you advanced understanding of the current challenges in wildlife conservation, and how conservation science is contributing to efforts to address them.
Cynnwys cwrs
After the introductory lecture, the module will consist of six topics which we will look at in detail. For each there will be a seminar led by the module organizer, and an associated student-led seminar based on reading which I will assign. Associated with each student-led seminar there is a timetabled study group to make it easier for you to find time to work together as a group to plan the presentations you will give in the student-led seminars.
For assessment, students will submit a brief summary of their learning from each topic (based on the material presented in both the staff-led and the student-led seminar). Students can submit between three and six in total (one and four for students on the 10-credit version) and their best three (one for students on the 10 credit version) marks will count. There will be two opportunities to hand these in. There will be a session part way through the term where students will get feedback on the summaries submitted so they can improve their style. In the second part of the course students will spend most of their time working individually on their in-depth report. These have a limit of 2000 words for the 20 credit version, and 1500 words for the 10 credit version. There will be tutorials available with the module organiser to help students improve their use of the literature and the structure of their argument.
Meini Prawf
trothwy
Grade D- to D+ Aware of the key principles underlying the science. Pass level in the in-depth report. Basic competence demonstrated in abstracts.
C- i C+
Grade C- to C+ Better understanding of the material. Competent demonstration of understanding and use of the literature in in-depth report. Abstracts lack clarity and depth.
dda
B- to B+ A good understanding of the issues covered. A clearly written and professionally presented in-depth report which covers a range of appropriate literature in some depth. A good brief overview of seminars produced showing good understanding.
rhagorol
A- to A** An excellent understanding of the issues covered. A very clearly written and professionally presented in-depth report which covers an excellent range of appropriate literature in depth. An excellent overview of seminars produced showing very good understanding, clearly and concisely summarized.
Canlyniad dysgu
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A deep understanding of a range of current issues in conservation science, policy and practice
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An ability to use the academic literature to critically explore a current conservation issue in depth (and reference the literature appropriately).
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The ability to write a professional, critical and well-referenced report (in the style of an 'essay' in the journal Conservation Biology) on a current conservation issue of their choice.
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The ability to summarise information based on a range of sources to produce a concise, critical and informative written summary.
Dulliau asesu
Math | Enw | Disgrifiad | Pwysau |
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in-depth report | 60.00 | ||
Seminar Summaries | 40.00 |
Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu
Oriau | ||
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Lecture | Lectures will introduce the course and assessments and will introduce each of the seminar topics (giving the broader context). |
2 |
Study group | I will timetable a time and place for students to meet to prepare for the seminars (working on presentations or other exercises). I will be available during the time and drop in from time to time to facilitate discussion if it is helpful. |
6 |
Private study | Students will have reading to do to prepare for each seminar. They will also need to work hard summarising the information provided in each session for the briefs. Finally, they will need to spend significant time working on their individual topic for the in-depth report. This will require a lot of reading and detailed research. |
72 |
Seminar | I will deliver 6 topic-based seminars. Students will lead a 2nd hour seminar for each topic. Students will be set reading in advance. Note that students o the 10 credit version of the module are only expected to attend 4 of the 6 topics (but can attend all if they want). See module hand book for details. |
12 |
Tutorial | I will hold regular tutorials and drop in sessions for students working on their in-depth reports. (they don't need to attend all 8 hours-they can sign up as they feel is appropriate). |
8 |
Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sentistevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
- Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
- Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
Sgiliau pwnc penodol
- PS1 Communication skills, covering both written and oral communication with a variety of audiences
- PS2 Skills in the employment of common conventions and standards in scientific writing, data presentation, and referencing literature
- PS5 Information location and retrieval skills, in relation to primary and secondary information sources, and the ability to assess the quality of information accessed
- PS8 Time management and organisational skills, as evidenced by the ability to plan and implement efficient and effective ways of working
- PS11 Problem-solving skills including the demonstration of self-direction, initiative and originality
- PS6 Information technology skills which support the location, management, processing, analysis and presentation of scientific information
- PS14 Independent learning skills required for continuing professional development
Adnoddau
Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr
None
Rhestr ddarllen Talis
http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/dxx-3511.htmlRhestr ddarllen
https://rl.talis.com/3/bangor/lists/E3C65423-A1BB-788D-F161-4541999278FA.html?lang=en
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