Module Provider: |
Plant Sciences |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
C (Certificate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
JD
Ross |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
PS1BA1
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
This module will introduce students to plant anatomy and morphology, the environmental control of growth and development, and aspects of plant physiology. It will also provide the basis for the scientific approach to plant physiology and development for Botany and other pure science students, and also for plant production that underpins later work in degree courses in Horticulture, Landscape Management and other applied plant science subjects. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that students will be able to
Describe the main stages of plant development, the mechanisms by which these stages are regulated, including photomorphogenesis, plant senescence and dormancy
Explain the principles of photosynthesis, and photorespiration from the single leaf to the whole plant, including their relationship to crop yield, and the factors that control assimilate transport
Explain the mechanisms of water movement through plants, relate this to mineral nutrition
Analyse the way in which plants grow and develop, based on practical observation and data recording, critically assessing and evaluate these data and the methods used to obtain them |
Additional outcomes:
Students will have enhanced their laboratory and quantitative skills, their ability to work in a group, and their ability to produce laboratory reports. |
Outline content:
This module provides a basic introduction to
Environmental control of floral induction, seed and fruit set, seed dormancy and germination
Photomorphogenesis and photosynthesis
Plant mineral nutrition, essential and beneficial elements, inorganic nutrition in horticulture
Transpiration
Measurement and manipulation of growth data
Plant growth regulation |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Two one-hour lectures each week followed by a practical session in which students will record the growth and development of plants and measure physiological processes. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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20 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
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| Practicals |
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20 |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
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40 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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1 laboratory report |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework
The experiments will be written up as a laboratory report to be submitted to the Teaching Office, School of Plant Sciences by Friday 4 pm week 10, Spring Term.
Relative percentage of course work: 30%
Penalties for late submission
In accordance with University guidelines.
Examinations
A 90-minute examination requiring the answer to two structured or essay questions from four offered. This contributes 70% of the overall assessment.
Requirements for a pass
40%
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in September only. |
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