NES8308 : Invasive Species
NES8308 : Invasive Species
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Pete Robertson
- Lecturer: Dr Mark Shirley
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module will describe the history, scale, impact and management of invasive non-native species.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module will describe the history, scale, impact and management of invasive non-native species.
It will provide an overview of the ecological issues associated with invasive non-native species, including the definition of terms,history and pathways of spread, and their ecological impacts.
It will describe the human response to the risks posed, including the hierarchy of prevention, rapid response and control.
It will summarise the legislative framework within which management takes place, including recent and ongoing developments in European regulation.
It will demonstrate the application of key processes to identify and prioritise high risk species and their management, including risk assessment and risk management as applied in the UK
It will explore the costs and practice of control as applied to terrestrial vertebrates in the UK, including control, removal and eradication, drawing on current research and case studies.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
At the end of the module, students should be able to describe the key issues associated with invasive non-native species, including definition of terms, pathways, risk assessment, risk management, surveillance, prioritisation, eradication and control, together with current legislation.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Students should be able to undertake a basic risk assessment of an invasive non-native species, including understanding of the use of evidence, the presentation of uncertainty, and key currencies used to produce an overall assessment.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Risk Assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 8:30 | 8:30 | Workshop |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 13 | 1:30 | 19:30 | Background Reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | Seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | Seminar presentation Seminar prep |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Workshop presentation follow up |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The learning outcomes include the understanding and application of current practice. The module will draw on presentations and workshops by external presenters currently active on this field. The use of lectures and workshops provides the best method to import information and teach students the application of current process.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 2 | M | 100 | Risk assessment exercise (2000 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The in-course risk assessment exercise is used to assess what the students have learned from lectures, seminars and independent study, including knowledge, independent learning and understanding of material relevant to the module and the gathering of information from a variety of sources. The module will draw on presentations and workshops by external presenters currently active on this field who will present the application of current process. The in-course risk assessment exercise will test the understanding and application of theoretical concepts; critical evaluation of arguments and evidence; the ability to communicate effectively in writing; understanding and articulation of critical issues in invasive species ecology; understanding and interpretation of primary research data in a wider theoretical context and its practical application together with the ability for critical thought and an original approach.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES8308's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NES8308's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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