Accessibility Statement for Biodiversity: survival in a changing world (S286)
Mode of study
All of this module’s study materials are online. Online materials are composed of pages of text with images; audio/video clips (all with transcripts/subtitles); diagrams; interactive media; animations; and multiple-choice self-assessed quizzes. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms.
Tuition strategy
This module provides a range of online learning events. Although not compulsory, these will help you consolidate your learning.
Working with others
You’ll be able to see and comment on the observations (photographic, collected data or shared responses) of other students; on tutor or cluster group forums, or during tuition events.
Practical work
Fieldwork and online practical work is a compulsory component of this module and aspects of these will be assessed.
Residential school
This module includes an optional residential school provided by the Field Studies Council (FSC), which we expect to be about three days long and take place around March – April. The cost of the optional residential school is not included in the module fee. You will need to book with the FSC directly to secure a place and pay your deposit.
Mathematical and scientific expressions and notations
You’ll be required to use mathematical and scientific symbols and expressions throughout the module and within assessment tasks.
Diagrams and other visual content
The study materials contain diagrams, graphs and photographs. Reading, interpreting and producing examples of these is an important part of the study of this module, and we assess this. We provide descriptions for all essential figures. We provide transcripts and/or closed captions for videos.
Finding information
You will be required to search for, and make use of, third-party material online and reference these appropriately. This will be assessed.
Specialist reading material
In this module, you’ll be working with specialist reading material such as journal articles that will also contain mathematical notation. We’ll present these online.
Assessment
This module has tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and an end-of-module assessment (EMA).
Feedback
You’ll receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted tutor-marked assignments (TMAs). This will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.
Schedule
We structure all University modules to a set timetable and you’ll need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. We’ll support you in developing these skills.
Specialist software
The module materials and assessment ask you to use the following specialist software: StatsCloud.
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