Skills for Wildlife Scientists

Cod y Modiwl
BR15700
Teitl y Modiwl
Skills for Wildlife Scientists
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Matthew Hegarty
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Professor Karl Hoffmann
Dr Matthew Hegarty
Dr Sarah Dalesman
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr David Wilcockson
Dr Daniel Mills
Dr Guilherme A. Bortolotto
Dr Helen Marshall
Dr Ifat Shah
Dr Niall Mckeown
Professor Joanne Hamilton
Dr Peter Korsten
Dr Roger Santer
Professor Gareth Griffith

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Notebook-assisted data analysis exercise: 1.5 Awr Students will use data from the Semester 1 laboratory practicals and understanding of data analysis and plotting in R gained in the workshop sessions to perform simple interpretation of data accumulated in their electronic lab notebooks. 40%
Asesiad Semester Laboratory write-up: A scientific style lab report based on the results of the DNA barcoding practicals undertaken in semester 2. 1500 Words 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Notebook-assisted data analysis exercise: 1.5 Awr Students will use data from the Semester 1 laboratory practicals and understanding of data analysis and plotting in R gained in the workshop sessions to perform simple interpretation of data accumulated in their electronic lab notebooks. 40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Laboratory write-up: A scientific style lab report based on the results of the DNA barcoding practicals undertaken in semester 2. 1500 Words 60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Communicate information and ideas in the form of written reports and oral group presentations.
  2. Develop a reasoned argument and challenge assumptions.
  3. Formulate hypotheses and research questions, undertake data collection, and make academic arguments.
  4. Identify appropriate data sources and information resources.
  5. Instill appropriate academic conduct (e.g. avoiding unacceptable practice).
  6. Interpret and use data.
  7. Demonstrate basic computer literacy.
  8. Apply the scientific method to address practical, real-world problems.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module aims to develop your ability to research information and communicate effectively as written and oral presentations whilst adhering to correct citation style and good academic practice. You will also gain practical skills, and confidence, in scientific data collection and analysis. You will develop these skills through practical investigation of several forensic scientific problems, and detailed analysis of your data.

Cynnwys

Semester 1 will begin with an intensive first week of laboratory exercises during which students will keep a detailed laboratory notebook of their findings. Laboratory exercises will be drawn from areas such as forensic entomology and ecotoxicology. In the remainder of semester 1, students will undertake 10, weekly-scheduled computer room sessions during which they will learn to plot, analyse, and critically appraise data from the laboratory week with staff on-hand to help and provide formative feedback. Data collection, analysis, and notes, will be collated in a laboratory notebook that is designed both as an element of assessment, and to provide a ‘how to’ guide to Good Laboratory Practice for later stages of study.

Semester 2 will similarly begin with an intensive first week of laboratory sessions during which students will extract and sequence DNA for the purposes of DNA barcoding. In the remainder of semester 2, students will meet with their designated tutor bi-weekly to conduct exercises helping them to understand the forensic context and the data collection process, as well as receive lectures on the principles and uses of DNA barcoding for wildlife forensics and conservation. They will also undertake a computer workshop to familiarise them with analysis of the DNA barcode sequence generated in the lab sessions.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Clear written communication of scientific data, ideas, and techniques will be an element of coursework.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Not assessed as part of this module, though students will gain an understanding of how scientific skills can be more widely applied to practical problems.
Datrys Problemau Students will collect and analyse scientific data in order to address scientific problems.
Gwaith Tim Students will work together with tutor guidance to analyse group data as part of the lab report
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun The notebook assignment will allow opportunity for reflection, development of ideas, and technical notes that will be useful in future learning.
Rhifedd Data handling is a key theme of this module.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Students will gain familiarity with a variety of practical laboratory techniques.
Sgiliau ymchwil Students will be required to conduct literature research to understand the context of their practical work.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Students will build competence and confidence with standard data handling and graphing tools including R.

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