APS122 Biodiversity (10 credits)

Year Running: 2016/2017

Credit level: F4

Pre Uni Qualification

A-Level Biology or Equivalent Scientific Qualification

Description

This course introduces the concept of biodiversity - what it is and how we measure it. Biodiversity will be explored through two case studies: (i) the plant kingdom; (ii) the animal kingdom. Both kingdoms will be considered in terms of their characteristics, classification, evolutionary history, biodiversity and biogeography.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Field Work	8.0
Independent	66.0
Lab	6.0
Lecture	18.0
Other	2.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	2.0	100 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.