Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology

Associated Assessment Criteria:

• Collect, identify and generate experimental data effectively: Students will be required to collect, identify, and generate experimental data accurately and interpret them based on current subject information.
• Make appropriate inferences and suitable recommendations: Students should be able to draw appropriate inferences from the data collected and make suitable recommendations related to a specific zoological problem.
• Critically assess the problem: Students will need to critically assess the zoological problem presented, considering various perspectives and implications.
• Work effectively in groups: Collaborative skills will be evaluated as students work in groups to collect, identify, and analyze zoological samples, data, or issues. Reflection on the group's effectiveness will also be required.
• Plan, manage, and execute a short research project: Students must demonstrate the ability to plan, manage, and execute a short research project, including writing a report and presenting the results orally.
• Identify, locate, evaluate, and consolidate relevant literature: Correctly identifying, locating, evaluating, and consolidating relevant literature for research projects and seminars is essential.
• Correctly analyze visual and mathematical data statistically: Students should be able to analyze visual and mathematical data statistically and present the results in a written report.
• Use scientific and technological knowledge effectively: Applying scientific and technological knowledge and skills to analyze zoological problems will be assessed.
• Identify and resolve problems in a specific eco-region: Students must identify and resolve problems in a specific eco-region while reflecting on the socio-economic impact on the local and national communities.
• Explore and reflect on learning strategies: Students should explore and reflect on various learning strategies, including critical and analytical thinking, to effectively manage information regarding zoological issues.
• Participate in monitoring and maintenance of the zoological environment: Students are expected to actively participate in monitoring and maintaining the zoological environment locally and nationally.
• Demonstrate sensitivity towards conservation: Sensitivity towards the conservation of the natural aquatic environment and awareness of anthropogenic, cultural, and aesthetic influences on the environment will be evaluated.
• Explore educational and career opportunities: Students will explore potential educational and career opportunities in the field of Zoology.
• Explore entrepreneurial opportunities: Entrepreneurial opportunities within the field of Zoology will also be explored.

Integrated Assessment:

• Coherent alignment: Teaching, learning, and assessment activities are all connected to module and qualification outcomes.
• Variety of assessment methods: Summative and formative assessments will be used to enhance applied competence and facilitate authentic assessment and learning.
• Feedback and improvement: Assessment will not only determine outcomes but also provide data for grading and feedback to enhance the curriculum.
• Assessment methods: Essays, computer-based assessments, theory tests, cases, practical evaluations, presentations, and problem-solving assessments will be used to assess students' knowledge and skills in Zoology.