Module Specification
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Biodiversity Practical Skills
Code LIFE233
Coordinator Dr Z Lewis
Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour
Z.Lewis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 7.5

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
None 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 5

     20

 5

 5

2

 37
Timetable (if known) These are introductory lectures to each session
  		    This refers to practical sessions involving group work that will be based in laboratories, the field or a museum
  		This refers to field work at Ness Gardens
  		This refers to post-practical workshop sessions to discuss the outcomes of the practical and provide feedback.
This refers to scheduled time for summative assessments
  		 
Private Study 38
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Written Exam  2 hours  Semester 1  50  Yes  Non-standard penalty applies  Assessment 1 Non-standard penalty applies for late submission,  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  Out of class (not sc  Semester 1  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 
Practical Assessment  Completed within pra  Semester 1  20  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 3 There is no reassessment opportunity, Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment 233 will be an objective assessment (e.g. multiple choice and extended matching questions) under examination conditions Assessment 233.1 will be an assigned task for each of the five experiments, to be completed within and outside the practical session, and each counting for 6 % Assessment 233.2 will be based on satisfactory completion of the laboratory work in each of the five practical sessions, each counting for 4%.  

Aims

  • To develop in students the ability to:

    Map taxonomic and evolutionary relationships;

  • Construct and use keys for taxonomy;

  • Dissect and observe the morphology of specific organ systems;

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject and to apply, evaluate and interpret this knowledge to solve problems in biology.

    		•

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

    Acquire, present, critically evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data related to biological specimens;

    Develop relevant practical skills,  and record procedures and protocols;

    Execute a series of experiments, use laboratory equipment correctly and safely to generate data;

    Analyse data, interpret validity and apply statistical analyses

    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture -

    These are introductory lectures to each session

    Laboratory Work -

    This refers to practical sessions involving group work that will be based in laboratories, the field or a museum

    Field Work -

    This refers to field work at Ness Gardens

    Workshop -

    This refers to post-practical workshop sessions to discuss the outcomes of the practical and provide feedback.

    Assessment -

    This refers to scheduled time for summative assessments

    Syllabus
    1 

    Practical 1

    Identification of Major Animal Groups - large-scale evolutionary trends and adaptation
     
    Practical 2
    Methods of taxonomy
     
    Practical 3
    Plant biodiversity
     
    Practical 4
    Use of m orphology and dissection to investigate trends in the evolution of the vertebrate brain
     
    Practical 5
    Insect biodiversity
     
    Practical 6
    Final module assessment

    Recommended Texts
    Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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