Module Provider: |
Plant Sciences |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
JA
Hawkins |
Pre-requisites: |
BI1C11
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
To consolidate and extend student knowledge of basic genetic principles and terminology. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will:
be able to recognise that genetics underpins the conservation and exploitation of plants;
realise how genetics provides an invaluable tool for the investigation of evolution, ecology, plant physiology and breeding;
have enhanced ability for critical analysis and the capacity to solve logic problems based on the principles of genetics;
have become familiar with the various means of retrieving scientific information. |
Additional outcomes:
Students will be able to follow advanced courses in pure and applied genetics. |
Outline content:
Chromosomal basis of genetic segregation.
Cytogenetics - chromosome number, polyploidy, aneuploidy and structural changes to the genome.
Molecular markers.
Population genetics for conservation and breeding.
Evolutionary developmental genetics.
Genetic manipulation.
Principles of plant conservation genetics. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
The student will attend a series of lectures aimed at introducing the principles of the topics covered in the course. They will be actively encouraged to add to this basic knowledge level through the case study (in which the student will have to find an illustrative example of one or more topics covered.)
Students will also attend tutorial-style paper-reading sessions, in which they will be coached through a series of key papers in plant genetics. The aim is to improve their powers of critical thinking and problem solving. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
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15 |
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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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35 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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Timed essay |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework
* Timed essay in week 6
Relative percentage of coursework : 30%
Penalties for late submission
In accordance with University policy
Examinations
One-and-half hour examination, requiring two answers from four questions.
Requirements for a pass
40%
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in September |
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