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Semester: 2†
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Additional Module Information:
Biology Teaching Office:
Level 2, Biomolecular Sciences Building, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3602 or 3566
BL4268: Assessment
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The following related information applies to all Biology modules:
Who to ask †
(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)
Before contacting staff, students should check the content of the Biology Undergraduate Handbook, the module handbook and specific task instructions.
Biology Teaching Office:
We are happy to hear from you about teaching matters. The School of Biology Teaching Office is open Monday to Friday 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00. School of Biology staff will respond to your emails during these hours. Our team will provide a response to you within three working days.
Biology Teaching Office (Level 2), University of St Andrews, Biomolecular Sciences Building, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk
Tel: 01334 46 3602 or 3566
BL4268: Contributing Staff †
BL4268: Learning Outcomes †
Students completing module BL4268 successfully should be able to:
- Develop informed opinions on conservation and biological diversity.
- Read critically and synthese diverse views in the biodiversity and conservation literature.
- Interpret evidence critically to assess biodiversity trends and conservation success.
- Communicate scientific information effectively to different audiences while speaking, writing and for online content
- Discuss controversial topics effectively on biodiversity and conservation.
BL4268: Acquired Skills †
Practical Skills
Transferable Skills
- Group discussion - participating
- Podcast
- Short individual presentation on given topic (up to 15 min)
- Blog
- Science journalism piece aimed at general audience
- Wikipedia article
- Critically evaluating sources/information
- Peer assessment
- Organising group work
- Working in large groups
Policies †
(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)
- The procedures and regulations followed by the School of Biology are outlined in the University Handbook and in the School of Biology UG handbook  JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)Â
- All coursework associated with the module must be completed and submitted by its due date.
- Specific School regulations relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submission of work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, Good Academic Practice and Academic Alert are stated in the School of Biology UG hand book JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)  and students are required to carefully read these regulations.
- Students are also referred to the University Handbook, available at: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studenthandbook/