ZO3307: ANIMAL POPULATION ECOLOGY (2014-2015)

This course deals with the basic ecological theory and modelling approaches required to study population dynamics, especially those populations which have importance for conservation consideration, management or exploitation. The formal tools used to describe population change in continuous and fragmented populations are explored. The complexity of reproductive strategies found in the animal kingdom as well as their implication for harvesting of species are presented.

This course extends over six weeks; it is available only to students in year 3 of their programme.

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

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To pass this course, a pass must be achieved in BOTH the theory exam and the in-course assessment. 1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination for all candidates (50%) and in-course assessment (50%). The in-course assessment is made up of four tests. These tests will cover your practial materials, but also the lectures associated with the practical. All tests will be placed on MyAberdeen and they will be a combination of multiple choice questions, multiple answer questions, true/false questions and short open answers. Resit: Similar to 1st attempt, with continuous assessment mark(s) and /or exam mark carried forward with an opportunity to resit either or both, depending on what was failed in the first attempt.

A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during practical sessions.

Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments. Groups will also be given generic feedback.

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