Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
6206NATSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
(a) To plan and prepare an advanced field-based biological study.
(b) To manage, execute and deliver an independent scientific project.
(c) To evaluate research results in the context of existing knowledge and prepare a scientific manuscript or report.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate biological issues in selected habitats
2.
Design and carry out field-based studies to investigate biological questions at a field location
3.
Report the findings of a field-based research project to a professional standard using written reporting.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to biological issues in selected ecosystems. Expedition planning, design, and scientific project management. Risk assessment and safety during fieldwork. Development and demonstration of scientific and practical working methods in a field research context. Independent research projects linked to students' special interests.
Module Overview:
This module provides an introduction to biological issues in ecosystems during a residential field trip abroad. You will critically evaluate biological issues in selected habitats and design and carry out field-based studies to investigate biological questions.
This module provides an introduction to biological issues in ecosystems during a residential field trip abroad. You will critically evaluate biological issues in selected habitats and design and carry out field-based studies to investigate biological questions.
Additional Information:This module is based on a residential field trip. Students will be expected to contribute to the cost of travel and accommodation. Each student will prepare, design and deliver a supervised research project.