Programme Specification Section A. Programme Details 1. Title of Programme English Welsh 2. Name and level of award BSc 3. List of Intermediate or exit-point qualifications 4. Mode of Study (FT/PT/DL) FT 5. Duration of the course English Welsh Full-time Part-time Marine Biology and Zoology Marine Biology and Zoology with International Experience Bioleg Môr a Sŵoleg Bioleg Môr a Sŵoleg gyda Phrofiad Rhyngwladol BSc (Ordinary) Marine Biology HE Diploma Marine Biology and Zoology HE Certificate Marine Biology and Zoology BSc (Cyffredin) Bioleg Môr a Sŵoleg Diploma AU Bioleg Môr a Sŵoleg Tystysgrif AU Bioleg Môr 3 years - years Section B. Programme Specification 1. Awarding Institution Bangor University 2. Teaching Institution Bangor University 3. External accreditation body (where appropriate) IMarEST 4. Final Award BSc Marine Biology and Zoology 5. UCAS/Programme Code (where known) 6. Name of appropriate QAA Benchmarking Group 7. Date when Programme Specification was produced or updated 8. Main educational aims of the programme CC13 8B76 Biosciences February 2016 To foster enquiry, intellectual expansion and problem solving. To develop self-learning and knowledge acquisition in Marine Biology and Zoology To understand and utilise the Scientific Method. To develop associated practical and transferable skills and an understanding of how they can be applied in a research context.
To graduate candidates in relation to subject benchmarks with specific reference to Marine Biology and Zoology. To prepare professional scientists for roles in national and international science communities in the field of Marine Biology and Zoology. To enable graduates to become lifelong learners with an appreciation of the value of science to society. 9. Intended programme outcomes for each of the categories (the outcomes must be numbered sequentially) Learning outcomes are based on the appropriate QAA Subject Benchmark Statements Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies (2014); Biosciences (2015); and/or Master s Degree Characteristics Statement (2015). Knowledge and Understanding Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 1: the nature of scientific investigation, the theoretical basis of techniques employed by marine zoology and the value of interdisciplinary approaches in zoology generally, and marine zoology specifically 2: major animal phyla, both marine and terrestrial (vertebrates and invertebrates), their morphology, specific physiology and adaptations 3: major marine food webs and ecosystems, physical and biological constraints on stability and hence biodiversity 4: animal form and function through theoretical and practical study of specific molecular, cellular and physiological processes 5: complexity and diversity of animals and marine organisms through their genetics and evolution, and the interrelationships between organisms and their environments. Subject-specific Skills Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to: 6: to conduct field and laboratory investigations on marine biota and their environment including quantitative sampling of organisms from marine habitats; as a result, to show skills of recording, collating, analysing and reporting marine zoological or biological data 7: to identify to specific level, using keys, major groups of terrestrial animals and marine organisms and recognise their major morphological features Cognitive (thinking) 8: to confidently articulate and discuss current areas of bioscience that have socio-economic or ethical relevance. Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to: 2
Skills 9: apply acquired subject knowledge to address problems in Marine Biology and specifically Marine Zoology in a creative and practical manner 10: construct reasoned arguments to support a position on the ethical and social impact of scientific advances and appreciate the validity of different points of view 11: analyse, synthesise, summarise and apply information critically (including numerical data) from a variety of sources and cite references appropriately Key Skills 12: integrate theory and practice. Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to: 13: collect, record and analyse zoological and, more generally, biological data using laboratory and field techniques with due regard to health and safety assessments, rights of access, and environmental impacts 14: communicate about a subject from within marine biology or zoology clearly, confidently and effectively using a range of presentational techniques 15: apply numerical and IT skills with confidence and accuracy 16: work both independently and in collaboration with others 17: take responsibility for self-managed learning and personal/professional development. 3
Please create tables to map the programme learning outcomes to the teaching & learning strategies and methods and to assessment methods, using the templates below. Teaching & Learning Programme Learning Outcomes Strategies and Methods 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Lectures x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Seminars Tutorials x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Group work x x x x Lab work x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Field study x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Computer exercise x x x Self study x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Assessment Methods Programme Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Unseen examination x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Essay x x x x x x x x x x x Report x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Poster x (x) x (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) Presentation (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) x (x) x (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) MCQ x x * Parentheses indicate that the attainment of the learning outcome is dependent on nature of tutorial assessment ( small group teaching ), research project or oral/poster presentation topic.
10. A. List of modules for each year of the Scheme SEMESTERS 1 & 2: Compulsory Modules (60 credits) ONC1001/ ONS1001 OSC1000/ OSX1000 Dadansoddi Data Amgylcheddol Environmental Data & Analysis Tiwtorial 1/ Tutorial 1 LEVEL 4 (YEAR 1) Credits OSX1002 Marine Biology Practical 1 20 SEMESTER 1: Compulsory Module (20 credits) BNS1002 Organismal Diversity 20 SEMESTER 2: Compulsory Modules (40 credits) BNS1004 Principles of Life 1 20 DNS1003 Ecology and Evolution 20 20 20 SEMESTER 1 & 2: Compulsory modules (20 credits) LEVEL 5 (YEAR 2) OSX2003 Marine Biology Practical 2 20 Credits SEMESTER 1: Compulsory modules (40 credits) BSX2022 Vertebrate Biology 20 OSX2009 Marine Ecology 20 SEMESTER 2: Compulsory modules (60 credits) BSX2017 Invertebrates 20 OSX2002 Marine Physiology and Behaviour 20 OSC2000 OSX2000 Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth Communicating Science 20
SEMESTER 1: Compulsory modules (10 credits) LEVEL 6 (YEAR 3) OSX3013 Intertidal Field Project 10 Credits Optional modules: choose 40 credits OSX3003 Air-breathing Marine Vertebrates 20 OSX3020 Sharks and their Relatives 20 BSX3139 Molecular Ecology and Evolution 20 Optional modules: choose 10 credits OSX3014 Larval Ecology 10 OSX3015 Overseas Field Course (VIMS, USA)* 10 SEMESTER 2: Compulsory module (20 credits) OSX3000 Dissertation 20 Optional modules: choose 20 credits BSX3144 Animal Survival Strategies 20 BSX3146 Herpetology 20 Optional modules: choose 20 credits OSX3001 Marine Exploitation and Conservation 20 OSX3002 Marine Ecosystems & Processes 20 OSX3019 Fish Biology and Ecology 20 6
B. Complete a curriculum map below Module Code Programme Learning Outcomes ONC1001/ ONS1001 OSC1000/ OSX1000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x OSX1002 x x x x x x x x x x x x x BNS1002 x x x x x BNS1004 x x x x x DNS1003 x x x x OSX2003 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x BSX2022 x x x x x x OSX2009 x x x x x x x OSC2000/ OSX2000 x x x x x x x x x OSX2002 x x x x x BSX2017 x x x OSX3013 x x x x x x x x x x OSX3000 x x x x x x x x x
10. C. Exit Awards 1. Cert HE Marine Biology (120 credits) List of modules successfully completed to achieve the exit award: ALL LEVEL 4 modules listed above 2. Dip HE Marine Biology and Zoology (240 credits) List of modules successfully completed to achieve the exit award: ALL LEVEL 4&5 modules listed above 3. BSc (Ordinary) Marine Biology and Zoology (300 credits) List of modules successfully completed to achieve the exit award: ALL LEVEL 4&5 modules listed above Plus 60 credits from Level 6 and the work placement year Students must have registered and attempted 120 level 6 credits. 10. Criteria for Admission 11. Student employability & career opportunities. Entry requirement information is as it applies to the 2016-17 cohort entry. It is known that changes to the grading system are occurring (or are likely to occur) for some (or all) of the devolved HE sectors in the UK. 112-136 tariff points including an accepted level 3 qualification* in Biology and usually one other science subject (Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science), plus Grade C in GCSE Maths, Double Award Science and English. *Level 3 qualifications include A levels, Access, Irish Highers, International Baccalaureate, Welsh Baccalaureate, Scottish Advanced Highers and others for a full list, please refer to the new UCAS tariff at www.ucas.com. Due to the academic requirements for this programme, BTEC courses on their own do not satisfy the entry requirements and Access courses are considered on a case by case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants, individuals with European qualifications and international applicants (subject to minimum English language requirements). Opportunities exist for graduates in fisheries laboratories, university and government laboratories, public service industries (electric and water), conservation bodies (Natural England, Countryside Council for Wales, Environment Agency) as well as the private sector (oil companies, waste disposal companies). There are increasing opportunities in fish and shell fish culture projects in the UK and Abroad.