Understanding Ecology and Conservation

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
H/504/9338
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the impact of plant and animal interaction on the environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Clearly describe a relevant circumstance, showing how a plant and animal relationship might affect their environment.
2

Know about plant structures and their purpose.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Name constituent parts of all the main plant structures.
  • 2.2
    Describe their functions in non-technical terms.
3

Know about the basic principles of species evolution.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Clearly identify separate species development by genetic range.
  • 3.2
    Outline the meaning of the concept 'survival of the fittest'.
  • 3.3
    Concisely define populations and communities.
4

Know about eco-system development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Outline eco-system development using standard terms.
  • 4.2
    Identify mature vegetation zones using standard terms.
  • 4.3
    Outline the process of succession with examples of associated plant and animal groups.
5

Be able to explore an environmental issue.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify key facts in relation to a chosen topic.
6

Know about the need for plant and animal conservation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    State the main principles of conservation.
  • 6.2
    Outline basic environmental and social benefits in natural and man-made environments.