Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
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4313774 Land Ecology and Biodiversity Management | OT | 0 | 1 |
There are no addhitional prerequisites
This module brings students to places and circumstances where studies in terrestrial ecology are carried out. The module is based on the student's contact with several research groups and / or several experimental designs, and with the interaction with them. The module consists of theoretical classes mixed with related practices, so that students know the bases of the different techniques used and the main equipment used in each one of the areas (ecophysiology, plant ecology, animal ecology). Thus, students get to know the scientists in charge of experimental stations and active experimental fields, and know and manipulate cutting-edge scientific equipment in the context of studies in ecology. During the sessions, activities are carried out with students to assess the various aspects, practical and theoretical, of each of the cases, with special emphasis on the balance found between quality of experimental design and logistical or operational limitations.
Description of the contents of this module:
The methodology used in this module follows the scientific process, with some activities directed and the rest supervised. All work is done in working groups. Thus, the methodology that follows is the following:
1) presentation of the main field techniques in eco-physiology, plant ecology and animal ecology
2) On-site assessment of experimental designs in different fields, including the objectives, the hypotheses, the methodology that is intended to be used, and the expected results
3) Presentation of various works related to the visits made
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Field sessions on ecological field techniques | 49 | 1.96 | 5, 6 |
Therory sessions | 5 | 0.2 | 4, 6 |
Type: Supervised | |||
Design of an experimental work | 35 | 1.4 | 2, 1, 4, 5, 7, 3 |
Proposal of a scientific work | 23 | 0.92 | 9 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Groups to organize work | 30 | 1.2 | 3, 10 |
The students must prepare several works, some individuals and some in groups, related to the visits made.
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Design of an experimental work, use of the scientific method | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2, 1, 4, 8, 5, 6, 7 |
Presence and active participation | 20 | 4 | 0.16 | 3, 10 |
Presentation of the results | 50 | 4 | 0.16 | 9, 10 |
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