ECOL301 – New Zealand Ecosystems
Module code
ECOL301
Module title
New Zealand Ecosystems
Prescription
Students will be able to identify common New Zealand ecosystems flora and fauna and the significance of man-made impacts.
Programmes
- SX1706
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Describe the features of the significant New Zealand ecosystems
Identify common New Zealand native flora and fauna in a selection of ecosystems
Describe significant man-made impacts on a selection of New Zealand ecosystems - Content
- New Zealand ecosystems
Common New Zealand native flora and fauna
Man-made impacts on ecosystems in New Zealand - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning will be facilitated using a range of teaching and learning methods, which may include:
Practical - laboratory; practical or workshop sessions and activities; demonstrations
Theory - includes web-supported tutor facilitated/directed presentations; lectures and tutorials; group activities; peer presentations and review; group/individual research; online learning activities; case studies; guest speakers - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence100
Assessment in this module is achievement-based. The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks. To pass this module all tasks must be submitted and an overall minimum pass mark of 50 is required.
