BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology and Conservation

Year 1

Core modules

• Fundamentals of Biology (CORN1000)

  This biology-based module provides students with an understanding of the key biological concepts and practical skills which underpin the study of living organisms.

• Field Survey Techniques (CORN1001)

  This module equips students with the skills and knowledge to carry out field work using appropriate techniques, data handling and analysis, and effective communication of ecological information

• Diversity, Classification and Evolution (CORN1002)

  This module provides an introduction to the main characteristics of different forms of life on Earth and how they evolved.

• Health and Welfare of Animals (CORN1003)

  This module gives students an understanding of the ethical and practical considerations required to maintain health in animals in a variety of contexts and how to detect ill health.

• Key Professional Skills (CORN1005)

  This module parameterises the internal and external factors that defines the relevant employment sector, providing students with the knowledge and skills to begin positioning themselves professionally within that field. PESTLE factors for the industry will be covered as well as specific personal, professional and employability skills required for both academic study and the workplace

• Animals and their Environment (CORN163)

Year 2

Core modules

• Global Conservation Issues (CORN2016)

  This module explores the relationship between human societies and the natural environment, focussing on the consequences of anthropogenic activity on biodiversity

• Vertebrate Zoology and Conservation (CORN241)

• Population Genetics and Community Ecology (CORN273)

• Research Methods and GIS for Zoology (CORN276)

• Zoological Conservation in Practice (CORN2022)

  This module evaluates the relationship between the ethos and activities of organisations and their role in conservation. The module will have a practical application with student involvement in taxon specific surveys with an emphasis on UK native species, and an understanding of how these filter into conservation management strategies.

Optional modules

• Marine Vertebrate Biology and Conservation (CORN2018)

  This module explores the functional biology of marine vertebrates, focussing especially on key conservation flagship species; elasmobranchs, marine reptiles, birds and marine mammals. A detailed understanding of feeding, physiological and morphological adaptations to the marine environment, locomotion and migration, social and reproductive behaviour will be explored and related to their conservation.

• Advanced Ecology and Survey Techniques (CORN292)

• Primate Behavioural Ecology and Conservation (CORN2028)

  This module explores some aspects of the behaviour of primates, including how they learn and behave in natural and captive situations, and how this research informs conservation strategies. 

Year 3

Core modules

• Conservation Project Management (CORN314)

• Conservation Genetics (CORN315)

• Placement Project (CORN326)

• Honours Project (CORN328)

  This module allows students to explore in detail an academic subject of their choice.   The module comprises a substantial research study element, which includes a literature review, experimental design, the collection, analysis and interpretation of data and report writing. 

Optional modules

• Zoology and Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (CORN304)

  This module focuses on recent advances in the biology, ecology and conservation of animal life within freshwater and marine environments, and addresses how conservation measures can ensure marine life and the marine environment can be utilised in a sustainable way.

• Wildlife Conservation (CORN313)

  This module allows students to examine the application of science to the practice of wildlife management and the impact of environmental law and policy on the biological outcomes for threatened species and ecosystems. The module has a strong emphasis on field-based experience with the added knowledge of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) to back up the practical applications, and link into WBL.

• Monitoring Marine Ecosystems (CORN316)

• Applications of Zoology (CORN3006)

  This module enables students to study and develop ideas related to selected zoological themes relevant to the work place or research situation.  The student will explore these themes through the literature seminars and tutorials developing their own research skills 

Final year

Core modules

• Placement Project (CORN326)