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Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation

University Centre Bishop Burton

UCAS Code: ABWC | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Animal behaviour

Biodiversity conservation

The programme is a blend of Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation it aims to give students the key academic and practical skills required for running successful captive breeding programmes.

The programme will ensure that students have the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to care for animals in captivity and maintaining natural behaviour.

The aim of this programme is to produce students with a sound academic and practical knowledge of the disciplines and factors that are required to work within the field of animal behaviour as well as conservation. The programme will use a range of animals enabling students to apply the knowledge across species. The conservation and ecology elements will use the college site which is made up of 750 acres and woodland to develop surveying skills and wider employer partners to undertake projects such as The Hedgerow Project.

Modules

Year 1:
> APS and GIS
> Animal Behaviour
> Introduction of Physiology and Genetics
> Industry Skills
> Principles of Ecology Conservation
> Introduction to Captive Management

Year 2:
> Wildlife Rehabilitation and reintroductions
> Behaviour of Key Species
> Field Studies with Data Analysis
> Independent Project
> Business Project Management
>Welfare Ethics and Legislation

Year 3:
> Educational Outreach
> International Conservation Biology
> Welfare Assessments
> Captive Breeding Management
> Final Project

Assessment methods

Assessment includes written assignments, seminars, poster presentations, training practical, practical reports and demonstrations. There are no formal examinations. Opportunities for feedback on assessments are available prior to the final submission to support student development and achievement. Staff aim to return assessed work within a 15 working day timeframe (not including holidays) in order that students can most benefit from the feedback.

The Uni


Course locations:

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Riseholme

Bishop Burton

Department:

Animal Sciences

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Animal behaviour

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Teaching and learning

92%
Staff make the subject interesting
92%
Staff are good at explaining things
100%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
85%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

100%
Library resources
92%
IT resources
100%
Course specific equipment and facilities
62%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
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