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2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BLGY3243 Advanced Topics in Zoology
10 creditsClass Size: 200
Module manager: Dr Will Hoppitt
Email: W.J.E.Hoppitt@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Module replaces
BLGY3242 Animal EnergeticsThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
- The module will provide students with an appreciation of recent developments in zoology research.- By the end of this module students should be familiar with a subset of current research topics in zoology, as taught by those active in the research.
- This will complement other advanced topics modules and final year project work in providing insight into the process of scientific research, focusing particularly on current understanding of zoology and the substantial knowledge gaps that remain.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module student will be able to:
- demonstrate a detailed understanding of cutting edge research on five topics in zoology;
- demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate and synthesise research literature to answer key questions in the area of zoology.
Syllabus
Most of us are drawn to zoology by a fascination with animals, and a curiosity-based drive to understand how they function, behave and evolve. However, the study of zoology is more important in the 21st Century than ever.
Most animal species are poorly understood and many have still not even been formally named. Animals are going extinct every day, yet we do not even know what they are, let alone how they work or what their place is in their ecosystem.
Recent technological advances have given zoologists fantastic new tools for exploring the evolution and interaction of animals at unprecedented levels. While zoology is one of the most ancient of sciences, the incorporation of these new tools, together with its topical real-world importance, makes zoology one of the most exciting and modern subjects to study today.
This module will cover a series of research-led advanced topics in the field of zoology that will be centred on research being conducted in the Faculty.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Private study hours | 88.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 12.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Additional reading of primary scientific literature to support lectures and preparation for exam.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Activity in VLE discussion room will be used to monitor and address general problems in understanding.- E-voting technology will be incorporated in some lectures to provide real-time monitoring of understanding.
Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 14/02/2017
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