BSc (Hons) Zoology Bachelor's degree at City College Norwich

The animal body is remarkably well designed. Different parts of the body must work together in perfect harmony to maintain life. Health may seem to be the normal situation, but for the body to maintain life, incredibly complicated processes must occur. The relationship between disease and anatomy is strong. Disease affects anatomy and abnormal anatomy causes disease. Normal anatomy and physiology are essential for the animal's health, welfare and survival. The study of anatomy and physiology giv

Assessment: Exam (70% of module weighting) Scientific Report (25% of module weighting)

British wildlife and their habitats have been shaped by hundreds of years of human intervention leading to a diversity of habitat types unusual for such a small land area. Site management requires a good knowledge of the range of appropriate management techniques available for each habitat as well as a sound base in ecological principles. This module aims provides you with the skills and knowledge to identify a range of British wildlife and habitat types. This will include the recognition of dom

Assessment: Case Study (50% of module weighting) Collection (50% of module weighting)

This module provides you with the essential background knowledge in cellular and molecular biology with an emphasis on genetics and evolution. You will become familiar with cellular structures and functions and the classification of living organisms. The module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of plant and animal physiology alongside with the homeostatic processes that are essential in ensuring the survival of the organism in constantly changing environments. The module introduce

Assessment: Exam (60% of module weighting) Academic Poster (40% of module weighting)

Environmental systems underpin the ecology of life on Earth, providing the physical resources to maintain the flora and fauna that a growing human population relies on. Each natural system is intrinsically linked and balanced but the exploitation of these systems and their resources has led to increasing concerns for the future well-being of a growing global population and the Earth's ecosystems. Ecology is essential to our understanding of how to manage the land, its' resources and biodiversity

Assessment: Essay (50% of module weighting) Examination (50% of module weighting)

Professional and Academic Skills is a core module and designed to aid your success in your programme of study. This module aims to: provide a framework of professional and academic skills at undergraduate level promote your recognition of the value of research, critical analysis and reporting in the context of your programme specialism aid in the identification and development of a developmental approach to learning and to the professional skills required for employment Having completed this mod

Assessment: Group Presentation (50% of module weighting) Reflective Journal (50% of module weighting)

The number of species moving towards extinction is increasing due to many factors eg climate change, loss of habitat due to human population growth and resource removal. Habitat is lost due to urbanisation, agriculture and pollution, while individual species are treated as resources and exploited for food, medicines, pets and scientific research. If we are to maintain the Planet's biodiversity species conservation in situ must be a priority. Where species are already on the brink of extinction c

Assessment: Essay (50% of module weighting) Presentation (50% of module weighting)

This module will explore the inter-relationships between behaviour, ecology and evolution of animals and plants. You will learn why organisms behave the way they do under particular ecological conditions and how they respond and adapt to changes in their environment. The principal models and theories in relation to behaviour and behavioural ecology will be examined, using case studies and examples to illustrate. You will explore the evolution of specific behavioural patterns and have the opportu

Assessment: Exam (50% of module weighting) Experimental Project Report (50% of module weighting)

As a result of the Rio Conference, 1992, the concept of biodiversity, and its importance in maintaining a sustainable global environment, gained prominence. Since that time there has been a significant decline in global biodiversity and serious concerns that we may be facing another mass extinction. It is now of fundamental importance that humans understand the mechanisms that drive areas of high biodiversity, where these hotspots are found, what are the threats and what can be done to negate th

Assessment: Case Study (50% of module weighting) Examination (50% of module weighting)

This module will provide you with valuable practical skills in the use of Geographical Information Systems through the understanding of the concepts and training during practical sessions (two third of the face-to-face teaching time). You will discover, using relevant case studies, how to use Open-Source software (QGIS). You will also explore a variety of resources for spatial data at both local and global scales including species distribution, protected areas, habitats maps, satellite images, e