Synopsis:
The module is designed to provide you with first-hand experience of ecological processes, biodiversity and conservation issues associated with humid tropical environments. Tropical rainforests are the most biologically diverse habitats on Earth and the loss of rainforest is of tremendous conservation concern, both due to loss of diversity as well as its consequences for global warming. You will spend time working in both terrestrial and aquatic systems, and there will be an emphasis on practical training in ecological survey and assessment methods.
Due to the nature of the fieldwork on this module, and in the interests of ensuring student safety at all times, this elective module might not be suitable for students with certain medical conditions. Any student who is interested in applying for this module but who has a medical condition (including mental health conditions) which might affect their ability to work safely in the field should contact the SBCS Student Support Officer, Shaheda Batha, who will consult the Module Organiser and any other relevant parties (e.g. colleagues in DDS) regarding any additional support required to enable your participation in the module. Given the need to arrange travel, accommodation and/or visas for this module, students are encouraged to contact Shaheda at the earliest possible opportunity. If it is not possible to make suitable adjustments and accommodations such that a student can safely meet the learning outcomes defined for this module, it might be necessary and appropriate for them to choose an alternative elective module.
