Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
Interactive course that allows you to explore in depth one topic that dominates current discourses in conservation.
You will write an essay, and give a science presentation to develop critical writing and presentation skills for a scientific audience.
You will also give a creative presentation to develop skills in getting your message across to a general audience
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Students will be introduced to topics which are currently important within Conservation Biology (such as how do we alleviate poverty and conserve biodiversity? How do we mainstream conservation?). Each topic will be introduced; then students will choose topics, work in teams to research the topic. Each student will produce a written account and contribute to presentations aimed at a scientific and public audience.
This course is not a lecture-based course, students are required to do their own research on their topic and to manage their own time.
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This course runs in weeks 31-35, and is scheduled in Thread 1, so may have contact hours in any or all of these times: Mondays, 9-13; Thursday, all day; Friday, 9-13.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (100%). Continuous assessment comprises a 1000 word report (30%), an oral presentation as part of group work (30%), a creative presentation for general public (30%) and engagement (10%).
Resit: Resubmission of individual failed elements of the continuous assessment.
A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during seminar sessions.
Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments on the essays and presentations.
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