ENVB20050

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Academic Year 2025/2026

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Principles of Environmental Biology & Ecology (ENVB20050)

Subject: : Environmental Biology

College: : Science

School: : Biology & Environment Science

Level: : 2 (Intermediate)

Credits: : 5

Module Coordinator: : Assoc Professor Jens Carlsson

Trimester: : Spring

Mode of Delivery: : On Campus

Internship Module: : No

How will I be graded? : Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Environmental biology is a multidisciplinary subject that addresses fundamental aspects of ecology to inform us on how ecosystems respond to a changing world and related pressures. This module includes both lectures and associated practical classes that introduce students to the key principles of environmental biology and the essential information required to address global as well as local environmental issues. A detailed outline of the fundamental factors that determine the structure and function of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems is provided using case studies and examples to demonstrate how ecological knowledge is used to address environmental problems such as climate change, water pollution, over-exploitation of biological resources and invasive species.

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What will I learn?

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: \ • Appreciate and communicate the application of ecological information in addressing environmental issues\ • Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in ecology\ • Identify the factors affecting biota in different ecosystems\ • Describe the physical environment of terrestrial and aquatic systems\ • Carry out basic estimations of population parameters\ • Identify the major groups of terrestrial, freshwater and marine invertebrates\ • Use taxonomic identification aids and handle biological samples that have been collected to obtain relevant data from the samples\ • Compile, compare and interpret results\ • Read a scientific paper and write an abstract\ \ \

How will I learn?

Student Effort Hours:

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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Lectures and practicals

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

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Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Incompatibles:\ ENVB20010 - Ecology: Populations\ \ \  \

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

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Carry forward of passed components

No

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What happens if I fail?

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment\

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be given class feedback post assessment

Associated Staff

When is this module offered?

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.

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