Synopsis:
Through a series of lectures, workshops and data analyses classes in the first week, you will learn the theory behind designing and initiating surveys and monitoring campaigns for blue skies science, conservation & for management. In the subsequent week, you will be able to put the theory into practice at a field location such as Lake Windermere and environs, undertaking electric-fishing and hydroacoustic surveys for fish populations, a census for aquatic birds, and camera-trapping for aquatic mammals. Other skills like telemetry will be demonstrated.
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.
