FdSc Conservation and Countryside Management

Year 1

Core modules

• Field Botany (CORB1009)

  This module provides an introduction to the study of field botany and the identification of vascular plants, through a series of field trips to wildlife sites and lectures.

• Countryside Research and Skills Development (CORB1010)

  This module allows students to investigate and understand a range of countryside related issues and challenges and develop their understanding of the research process that underpins the countryside management practice.

• Personal and Employability Skills Development (CORC1013C)

  This module is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop themselves in terms of their personal and employability skills.

• Ecology (CORR172)

  An introduction to the concept of ecological processes and factors combining to create ecosystems

• Practical Conservation Skills (FCCM103)

  This module aims to give students experience and knowledge of a range of the practical techniques used in the conservation industry. It covers a variety of vegetation management techniques and countryside construction tasks, the hand tools and machinery needed for the projects, and also health and safety, risk assessment and environmental good practice.

• Biodiversity (IEM102)

  This module will introduce students to the diversity of life and the many issues faced by species. The module will take a global view and consider issues such as pollution, the use and release of GMOs, exotic species, overexploitation of species, population/pest control and disease control. The values of biodiversity and management strategies will also be discussed.

Final year

Core modules

• Environmental Education (CORB2011)

  This module will introduce students to a range of techniques used to convey environmental information to audiences

• Conservation Work Placement (CORB2012)

  The module allows the student to gain experience within the Conservation industry. Students to undertake a period of work not less than 100 hours, within the Industry. Prior to commencing work students will undertake a reflective portfolio with regard to their own skills and employability status. After completing the students will conduct a critical analysis of the skills and abilities that they have gained.

• Coastal and Freshwater Ecology (CORB2013)

  This module gives an understanding of the ecology and natural history of some of Britain's inland wetlands, estuaries and coastal habitats.

• Research Project (CORD2078)

• Habitat Management (CORR2021)

• Ecological Survey Techniques (CORR2038)

  Module introduces a wide variety of ecological field techniques used to survey plants, animals (including birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates) and natural habitats, and covers how to produce reports, submit records and how to analyse survey results