ACE3208 : Zoo Animal Science and Management (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2022/23
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Matthew Leach
- Lecturer: Dr Miguel Velazquez
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the science underpinning current activities of zoos around the world and the captive management techniques that they use to house and care for zoo animals.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module will cover a wide range of topics, for example:
- History, roles & functions
- Legislation & licensing
- Enclosure design
- Science underpinning the management of each family or species in captivity and how they differ in terms of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, behaviour and welfare.
- The role of zoos in conservation and management of captive and wild
The module will cover a wide range of species, for example:
• Carnivore species
• Herbivore species
• Primate species
• Aquatic mammal species
• Marsupial species.
• Bird species
• Reptile and chelonian species.
• Amphibian species.
• Fish species
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | Preparing group based presentation online via canvas |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Present in Person lectures |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Non-synchronous online. Students will watch other students presentations via canvas |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Online - mod lecturer will give students relevant reading for module topics throughout the semester |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | Online - info on what students can expect |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | This represents a Fieldtrip - Delivered PiP |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Online - a short online session given by a lecturer introducing topics- 8 hrs PIP 10 hrs Synch onli |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Seminars to introduce zoo animal management and the science that underpins it. Small group teaching and field trips to allow the development of applied understanding of a range of captive species and specific activities. Project work to allow the development of a critical understanding of a specific species and their housing and husbandry. The seminars, workshops and field visits will be recorded and placed on Canvas to enable those students who are unable attend these sessions in person.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 2 | M | 100 | Group Presentation (with peer evaluation). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
This assignment will assess the knowledge acquisition and the ability to synthesise and produce reasoned ideas and allows the students to apply what they have learnt in the taught part of the module to species that we have not covered in the taught components of the course. The students' group working, organisational and presentational skills are also assessed.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ACE3208's Timetable