BL5031 Research Skills for Animal Behaviour

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

tbc

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr M M Webster

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Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

This core module for MSc Animal Behaviour will focus upon the key skills for modern animal behaviour research. Lectures will be supported by student-led seminars, by practical classes and a field trip. Teaching sessions will introduce some of the applied skills relevant to each of these areas.

Assessment pattern

Coursework (x5) = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework (x5) = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 lectures (weeks 1 - 5), 4 seminars (weeks 1 - 5), 8 practicals (2 - 5), 2 tutorials, week long field trip

Scheduled learning hours

114

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

175

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.