Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:38
The aim of the course is to explore a topic within ecology and environmental sustainability through reading published material, synthesise the information in the published material and present this synthesis in an oral format, through a formal presentation and through an oral examination. Upon completion of the course students will be able to: i) explain in detail a topic of study in ecology to peers; ii) demonstrate synthetic knowledge by answering questions about the topic in an oral exam; and iii) discuss the relevance of their topic to broader issues in ecology and environmental sustainability.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is an opportunity to carve out precious time for in-depth reading of an influential book in the ecology/environmental sustainability realm, communicate its most salient aspects to your peers, and learn from your peers about other books that have influenced thinking in these domains.
A reading list is drawn up from which you could pick a book, but likewise you can select something else suitable in this wide arena. Most importantly: make sure to enjoy reading whatever you select! Whilst most of the time should be invested in reading and understanding the book, it is expected that you study more widely (the extent to which being dependent upon the volume and calibre of the book); this could be reading critiques of the book or other highly relevant supplementary material.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
100% continuous assessment (divided as follow: oral presentation (50%), oral examination (50%).
There are no assessments for this course.
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