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University College Cork (UCC)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | find out | September | EU 3000 | EUR 3000 |
Overview
The BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology degree is the only one of its kind in Ireland. The course was established in response to the increasing awareness of environmental and wildlife issues. It is the study of the interactions between animals, plants and microbes and their environment. It includes the study of how individual organisms interact in communities and how communities interact with the surrounding ecosystem.
This degree addresses such questions as: what controls animal and plant distribution, abundance and biodiversity? How do energy and nutrients move around ecosystems? How do species interact with each other? It also examines the biology of various habitats from marine and freshwater to terrestrial habitats and the soil. It uses the understanding of basic ecological principles and concepts to predict and manage environmental change caused by the human impact on natural ecosystems.
It includes subjects such as:
Course Details
Year 1 Modules:
BL1002Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution (5 credits);
BL1004Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals (5 credits);
BL1005 Habitats and Ecosystems(5 credits);
CM1003Introductory Chemistry for Environmental Scientists (10 credits);
ER1006Applied Earth Systems (5 credits);
EV1002The Environment (5 credits);
GG1010Introduction to Physical Geography (5 credits);
GL1001Introduction to Geology (5 credits);
GL1004Geological Evolution of Ireland (5 credits);
MA1001Calculus for Science I (5 credits);
PY1009Physics for the Environment Sciences I (5 credits)
Year 2 Modules:
Fundamentals of Ecology; Practical Ecological Skills; Plant and Animal Genetics; Practical Environmental Science; Fossils as Living Organisms; Ecological Plant Physiology; Plant Identification; Introduction to Biostatistics; Vertebrate Diversity; Invertebrate Diversity; Practical Invertebrate Skills
Year 3 Modules:
Core
Introduction to Ecotoxicology; Practical Field Ecology (residential field course); Literature Review; Evolution and Diversity; Conservation Biology; Ecology and Hydrology of Wetland Systems; Biostatistics
Electives
Micropalaeontology and Palynology; Valuing the Environment; Plants and Hostile Environments; Animal Behaviour; Sustainable use of Freshwater; Advanced Vertebrate Biology; Adaptation to Extreme Environments
Year 4 Modules:
Core
Advanced Ecotoxicology; Biology and Management of Alien Species; Research Project; Frontiers in Biology; Research Skills in Biology; Biostatistics; Landscape Conservation and Management or Temperate Marine Biology (residential field course)
Electives
Biological Work Placement; Market Forces and the Environment; Food Production; Environmentally Protective Management of Plant Pests and Pathogens; Crop Physiology and Climate Change; Biology of Marine Mammals
See theCollege Calendarfor additional information on the Programme and theBook of Modulesfor further details on modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CK404
Course Title: Ecology and Environmental Biology
College: Science, Engineering and Food Science
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: BSc (Hons)
NFQ Level: N/A
Costs: Full-time EU/EEA/Swiss State undergraduate students may be exempt from paying tuition fees. The State will pay the tuition fees for students who satisfy the Free Fees Criteria. In 2016/17 the Student Contribution Charge will be EUR 3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be EUR 165.
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK404
Entry Points: CK404: 430 in 2016. Points may vary each year.
Course Practicalities
Field courses form an important part of this course. You will visit a variety of sites in West Cork in Year 2, go to Portugal in Year 3, and choose between the Burren, Co Clare, or Millport, West of Scotland, in Year 4.
Assessment
Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment including essays, assessed practical exercises, field reports, multiple-choice questionnaires, assessed presentations and projectwork. The range of assessments provides a broad base of skills relevant to future employment.
Application Procedure
Refer to CK404
Further Contact Information
School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES)
T: +353(0)21 490 4650
W: http://bees.ucc.ie
2017 Entry Requirements: Refer to CK404
Entry Points: CK404: 430 in 2016. Points may vary each year.
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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