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Wolverhampton School of SciencesBSc(Hons) Animal Behaviour and WildlifeConservation with Sandwich PlacementCourse Guide

2017-18September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

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You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

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Faculty of Science andEngineering (CityCampus)

Alan Turing Building MI 024 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

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The Darby Building SC 041 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

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Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from BSc(Hons) Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservationwith Sandwich Placement course, I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to the University ofWolverhampton, and in particular your campus.

My name is Christopher Young and I am the course leader for your BSc(Hons) Animal Behaviour and Wildlife

Conservation with Sandwich Placement course and alongside your personal tutor, will be your main point ofcontact over the duration of your studies. My contact details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch ifyou need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Christopher Young

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Dr Gary Hix [email protected] 2365 MA207A

Course Leader Dr Christopher Young [email protected] 2158 MA203

Student Advisor Miss Jennifer Norwood [email protected] 1183 MI024

Student Advisor Miss Kimberley Turner [email protected] 3577 MI024

Faculty Enabling Tutor Mrs Sheri Sankey [email protected] 1857 MI122

Educational Aims of the Course

The BSc course in Mathematics aims to develop your theoretical understanding of the subject Emphasis isplaced on pure mathematics, where you will enhance your techniques in algebra and calculus, by studyingsubjects such as group theory, geometry and mathematical modelling.

The course will teach you advanced problem-solving skills. These are skills which are highly sought after bymany graduate employers. Mathematicians are warmly welcomed in industry, business and commerce fortheir analytical ability and logical approach to unravelling complex issues.

What makes this programme distinctive?

BSc (Hons) Mathematics aims to develop your theoretical understanding of the subject. This course will teachyou advanced problem solving skills which you will be able to employ in many different ways across a widechoice of potential careers.

This course focusses on the pure aspects of mathematics, including algebra, calculus and analysis. Theconcept of mathematical proof is of particular emphasis in all these related mathematical subjects. In addition,optional modules can be taken from the areas of business mathematics, statistics and mathematical modelling

where you will use your skills to solve real world problems.

You will have the option to undertake a paid placement year, where you will gain invaluable experience in theworkplace before returning to complete your final year. Many of the mathematics related placements are veryprestigious, and recent placements have included: The Office of National Statistics, Sheffield Universityresearch centres and Air Traffic Control amongst many others.

This course is appropriate for those who want to advance their knowledge of mathematics, perhaps with aview to undertaking postgraduate study in mathematics. A mathematics degree is the starting point for manycareers especially within the finance industry. A mathematics degree is essential for a career in code breakingand cryptography.

The Mathematics Department includes staff who achieved a very high rating in the last Research AssessmentExercise. The team includes a professor who is internationally recognised as a leading authority in the field ofStatistical Cybermetrics.

We pride ourselves on the academic support and guidance given by our friendly and approachable staff.Students have shown their appreciation for this by the exceptionally high ratings they have given us in theNational Student Survey.

Following the changing demand in recent mathematical research and applications, this course has evolved toprovide a modern outlook on the subject and the important role it plays in the ever-changing world ofcommerce, industry and education. Students on the course have the option to do a year-long placement inindustry between their second and final years. Students are helped to find suitable placements by theexperienced staff in our Placements Unit, who will also liaise with students while on placement and providesupport throughout the placement year.

A placement can be undertaken anywhere; local, national or even, in some instances, international. During aplacement, you will be doing similar work to a normal employee of the organisation giving you a uniqueinsight into your chosen profession or sector, the opportunity to acquire crucial personal skills and also theopportunity to build a network of useful contacts. Many companies that employ graduates use placementprogrammes as a method of recruitment so you could be fast tracked into employment or onto one of theirgraduate schemes if you impress them.

The team at The Workplace constantly search for new placement opportunities but if you find an opportunitythat interests you or you have been successful in securing one yourself, contact them for further informationand support.

Course Structure

September (Sandwich)September (Sandwich)

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

4AB009 Wildlife Conservation 20 SEM1 Core Christopher Young

4AB010 Animal Behaviour 20 SEM1 Core Christopher Young

4AB013 Animals: inside and out 20 SEM1 Core Ian Hooper

4AB011 Wildlife Practical and Fieldwork Techniques 20 SEM2 Core Christopher Young

4AB014 Ecology 20 SEM2 Core Lynn Besenyei

4AB015 Life of Mammals 20 SEM2 Core Catherine Tobin

5AB009 Conservation Biology 20 SEM1 Core Christopher Young

5AB013 Wildlife Career and Research Skills 20 SEM1 Core Ian Hooper

5AB015 Behavioural Ecology 20 SEM1 Core Catherine Tobin

https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/careers-enterprise-and-the-workplace/the-workplace/student-support/placements-/

5AB010 Animal Behaviour and Captivity 20 SEM2 Core Stefano Vaglio5AB014 Fieldwork for Animal Behaviour and Wildlife

Conservation20 SEM2 Core Lynn Besenyei

Group 01 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 01 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

5AB007 Work Experience 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Roy Protheroe

5AB011 Independent Study 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Katherine Farr

5AB016 International Studies 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Lynn Besenyei

5BM012 Evolution and Origin of Life 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Peter Griffiths

5WL001 Basic Language 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Jose Manuel Martinez

5WL002 Elementary Language 20 SEM2 CoreOption


5AB017 Sandwich Placement 40 YEAR Core Hazel Gibson

6AB003 Honours Project in Biological and ForensicSciences

40 YEAR Core Katherine Farr

6AB004 Applied Conservation Behaviour 20 SEM1 Core Christopher Young

6AB008 Conservation of Aquatic Vertebrates 20 SEM1 Core Catherine Tobin

6AB007 Animal Fieldwork Practice 20 SEM2 Core Lynn Besenyei

Group 01 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20Group 01 | Min Value: 20 | Max Value: 20

6AB005 Independent Study in Biological and ForensicSciences

20 SEM2 CoreOption

Katherine Farr

6AB009 Seminar in Animal Behaviour and WildlifeConservation

20 SEM2 CoreOption

Catherine Tobin

6AB010 International Studies 20 SEM2 CoreOption

Lynn Besenyei

6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language 20 SEM2 CoreOption


Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area of

4AB009 Wildlife Conservation4AB010 Animal Behaviour4AB011 Wildlife Practical and Fieldwork Techniques4AB013 Animals: inside and out4AB014 Ecology4AB015 Life of Mammals

study"


"Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study"



Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work



"Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments"



Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility


DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge."

5AB007 Work Experience5AB009 Conservation Biology5AB010 Animal Behaviour and Captivity5AB011 Independent Study5AB013 Wildlife Career and Research Skills5AB014 Fieldwork for Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation5AB015 Behavioural Ecology5AB016 International Studies5BM012 Evolution and Origin of Life


"Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context"



"Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study"



"Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis"

5AB007 Work Experience5AB009 Conservation Biology5AB010 Animal Behaviour and Captivity5AB011 Independent Study5AB013 Wildlife Career and Research Skills5AB014 Fieldwork for Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation5AB015 Behavioural Ecology

5AB016 International Studies5BM012 Evolution and Origin of Life


"Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively"



"Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations"


Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding ofthe behaviour of animals in their natural andcaptive environments

6AB003 Honours Project in Biological and Forensic Sciences6AB005 Independent Study in Biological and Forensic Sciences6AB007 Animal Fieldwork Practice6AB008 Conservation of Aquatic Vertebrates6AB009 Seminar in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation6AB010 International Studies


"Use the knowledge of the behaviour, ecology andbiology of animals in order to effect theprotection and conservation of species and theirhabitats"

6AB003 Honours Project in Biological and Forensic Sciences6AB004 Applied Conservation Behaviour6AB008 Conservation of Aquatic Vertebrates


Survey species and habitats successfully usingthe appropriate methods and practical skills inpreparation for subsequent employment

6AB003 Honours Project in Biological and Forensic Sciences6AB007 Animal Fieldwork Practice


"Understand the nature and extent of the practiceof wildlife conservation and the wildlifeconservation industry, allowing you to become aneffective practitioner and advocate."



Plan and execute wildlife-oriented studies withconsideration for the unique ethical and welfareaspects of working with animals


Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding ofthe behaviour of animals in their natural andcaptive environments

6AB003 Honours Project in Biological and Forensic Sciences6AB005 Independent Study in Biological and Forensic Sciences6AB007 Animal Fieldwork Practice6AB008 Conservation of Aquatic Vertebrates6AB009 Seminar in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation6AB010 International Studies


6AB003 Honours Project in Biological and Forensic Sciences6AB004 Applied Conservation Behaviour

"Use the knowledge of the behaviour, ecology andbiology of animals in order to effect theprotection and conservation of species and theirhabitats"

6AB008 Conservation of Aquatic Vertebrates


Survey species and habitats successfully usingthe appropriate methods and practical skills inpreparation for subsequent employment



"Understand the nature and extent of the practiceof wildlife conservation and the wildlifeconservation industry, allowing you to become aneffective practitioner and advocate"



Plan and execute wildlife-oriented studies withconsideration for the unique ethical and welfareaspects of working with animals


PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

Mathematics graduates may aspire to a wide variety of careers, such as accountancy, actuarial work,operational research, engineering, computing, cryptography and statistics. The shortage of mathematicsgraduates within the UK economy is widely reported, hence mathematics graduates are highly employable andyour graduate employment prospects upon successful completion of this course are very high.

With an appropriate education qualification you could pursue a career in Mathematics teaching as there is acurrent shortage of mathematics teachers nationally. Graduates may also have the opportunity to proceed to amasters course or research degree in Mathematics or a related subject.

The completion of a Sandwich Year will enable you to gain valuable hands on experience in a relevant workenvironment. This will not only provide additional practical subject skills but it will also develop personaltransferable skills such as communication skills, problem solving skills and demonstrate competency inworking with other people. This will increase your employability and assist you in gaining employment in thefuture.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The learning activities on your course will develop distinctive graduate attributes that will make you stand outand enhance your employability. These skills will be embedded into the curriculum throughout your course.Examples include:

Digitally Literacy: All Mathematics graduates will surely be users of advanced technologies. However, on yourcourse you will develop your skills to encompass literacy more fully such as learning how to find informationand how to take best advantage of digital resources and the Internet to make you effective in the InformationAge.

Global Citizenship: On each level of your course you will learn about the social aspects of Mathematics, whichwill broaden your understanding of the way the world works and how communication and collaboration areevolving.

Knowledgeable and Enterprising: Throughout your course you will build up your professional andemployability skills and learn to apply the knowledge you have acquired in an enterprising way. You willconstantly nurture your own intellectual curiosity. The tools, methodologies and techniques that you willlearn have been carefully selected to prepare you with the skills that employers demand and the opportunitiesfor work based learning and placements will allow you to gain the vital experience that they often expect.

Reference Points

Framework for Higher Education QualificationsQAA Subject Benchmark for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational ResearchHEA Employability Profiles for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational ResearchSkills Framework for the Information Agee-SkillsInstitute for Mathematics and its ApplicationsUniversity DocumentsFaculty documents.Equality Act 2010

Academic Regulations Exemptions

None

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Course Specific Support

University provided support:

As well as providing general counselling support the University Counselling Service provides short courseson topics such as "Self Confidence", "Stress Management and Relaxation" and "Life Skills".

They also provide study skills and academic support, providing short courses such as provide help in areassuch as "Writing and Assignment Skills", "Exam Techniques", "Enhancing Professional Skills", "PersonalDevelopment Planning" and "Making Choices for the Future.

University Learning Centres provide general academic skills support to all students. You can make anappointment with a study skills advisor for advice on areas such as academic writing, assignment planning,exam preparation, and time management. In addition, there is a regular timetable of drop-in and bookableworkshops covering information and digital literacy skills, including academic referencing. Faculty of Scienceand Engineering students are supported by a designated subject librarian who is available to support researchand project work.

The Student Enabling Centre provides support for students with disabilities.

The Student “Gateway @ The George” provides help and advice to students on such issues as careers andstudent finance.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering has a Student Office where students can obtain advice on all activitiesrelated to the official aspect of their academic life, such as submission of assignments, registration formodules and progression on their course.

Course support:

At the start of each year of your course you will be assigned a Personal Tutor who will guide you through theinduction process and provide support and academic counselling throughout the year on an appointmentbasis. They should be able to offer you advice and guidance to help you liaise with other staff and supportfacilities in the School and University. You should meet your Personal Tutor at least 3 times a year, whichmust include meetings that you are invited to at critical points in your course.

The Academic Programme Advisor (APA) provides academic counselling and will be accessible throughout theweek on a drop-in or appointment basis to discuss timetables, requests for extensions, requests forextenuating circumstances, general concerns about study and student life and general programme planning.The APA will act as a first point of contact in relation to leave of absence (including returning after leave),withdrawal, transferring to another course (internal and external) and changes to mode of attendance. YourCourse Leader will be available thereafter for meetings by appointment to discuss leave of absence,withdrawal, transferring to another course (internal and external), changes to mode of attendance, returningafter leave of absence and direct entrants.

Subject support:

Tutorials, workshops, seminars and meetings - provide the primary opportunities for students to interact withstaff on topics relating to modules. All modules provide at least one of these forms of face-to-face support.

Formative feedback - tutors provide personalised written feedback on most summative assessments. Themechanism for feedback from purely formative tasks varies between assessments, but will always beprovided in some form. Online formative tasks often provide feedback straight away. On occasions tutors mayprovide generalised verbal feedback to the whole class on points relating to an assessment

Assessment and subject-based surgeries provide additional student support for subjects that students oftenneed extra help with. They are often concentrated around the times when assessments take place. Revisionsessions are provided for many modules that have exam-like tests and enable you to interact with tutors toreview parts of the course. Mock exams and tests may provide opportunities to experience an examinationenvironment before the final summative test and give you feedback on your understanding.

General Mathematical advice is provided by the drop-in service at the Mathematics Support Centre (located inthe Harrison Learning Centre at City Campus), open three days a week during term-time. This support isprovided by lecturers from the Mathematics team and by postgraduate Mathematics students.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

All students in the faculty of Science and Engineering are required to take and pass their Schools Health andSafety Assessment. All assessments are available on this web site FSE Welcome Web Site and you will onlybe allowed to carry out any practical work once you have passed the relevant assessments. All assessmentsshould be completed as before teaching commences.

The assessments are live from the 12th September and can be accessed from this link Department of Biology,Chemistry and Forensic Science

Course Fact File

http://fsewelcome.wlv.ac.uk/

https://fsewelcome.wlv.ac.uk/fse-health-and-safety-information/h-s-assessments/school-of-biology-chemistry-and-forensic-science?view=quiz

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Science with Honours Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation, havingsatisfactorily completed a sandwich placement Bachelor of Science Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation, having satisfactorilycompleted a sandwich placement Diploma of Higher Education Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation, havingsatisfactorily completed a sandwich placement Certificate of Higher Education Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation, havingsatisfactorily completed a sandwich placement University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: EA015K23UV Sandwich 4 Years

UCAS Code:UCAS Code: DD36

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: Wolverhampton School of Sciences

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Published: 10-Aug-2017 by Emma Miles