Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
4203NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aim of the module is to provide student an introduction to the key practical skills required for careers in Wildlife Conservation. Students will develop knowledge on various identification and surveying techniques for animal and plant taxonomic groups. Student will also develop skills in current techniques such as Geographical Information systems.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Use dichotomous keys to identify species in different plant and animal taxonomic groups
2.
Conduct surveying techniques appropriate to taxonomic groups
3.
Analyse, interpret and discuss data from field sampling
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Animal and plant taxonomy, use of taxonomic keys for plant and animal identification, relevant survey skills for ecology and behaviour, Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
Module Overview:
This module provides you with an introduction to the key practical skills required for careers in Wildlife Conservation. You will develop knowledge on various identification and surveying techniques for animal and plant taxonomic groups. You will also develop skills in current techniques such as Geographical Information systems.
This module provides you with an introduction to the key practical skills required for careers in Wildlife Conservation. You will develop knowledge on various identification and surveying techniques for animal and plant taxonomic groups. You will also develop skills in current techniques such as Geographical Information systems.
Additional Information:The course will cover an introduction to skills relevant to a career in Wildlife Conservation