ENVB10010 Biological Recording and Data Management

Academic Year 2017/2018

This module will introduce students to the importance and need for biological recording and the role of various groups in that activity. It will elaborate on approaches to biological recording for a range of organism groups, the various types of data that can be collected and how it can be managed. Current initiatives in biological recording will be outlined. The students will also be given instruction in recording data in a scientifically acceptable manner including computer applications in use.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module the student will:

1. Have gained an awareness of the importance of biological recording;
2. Be able to record biological data in a scientifically acceptable manner.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

5
Practical

5
Specified Learning Activities

55
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

125
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Continuous Assessment: A range of practical and written exercises

100

 Varies over the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

In semester resit assessment.