BI2ED4-Evolution and Classification of Plant Biodiversity
Module Provider: School of Biological Sciences
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Terms in which taught: Autumn
Module Convenor: Dr
A
Culham
Pre-requisites: BI1EB2 or BI1EC1 or BI1EC12 or BI1EG1
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9
Email: a.culham@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
A basic knowledge of plant diversity, its measurement and classification. To evaluate a scientific analysis of data and judge its relevance to a scientific question. To be able to illustrate the evolution of biodiversity through case studies. To prepare a reasoned debate on biodiversity issues.
Assessable learning outcomes:
A basic knowledge of plant diversity, its measurement and classification. To evaluate a scientific analysis of data and judge its relevance to a scientific question. To be able to illustrate the evolution of biodiversity through case studies. To prepare a reasoned debate on biodiversity issues.
Additional outcomes:
To assemble and organise data from library resources including computerised data.
Outline content:
A basic knowledge of plant diversity, its measurement and classification. To evaluate a scientific analysis of data and judge its relevance to a scientific question. To be able to illustrate the evolution of biodiversity through case studies. To prepare a reasoned debate on biodiversity issues.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Teaching methods will include lectures, discussion groups, guided reading, practical work and a literature/database research project.
Contact hours:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 9 | ||
| Tutorials/seminars | 9 | ||
| Practicals | 12 | ||
| Other contact (eg study visits) | |||
| Total hours | 30 | ||
| Number of essays or assignments | 1 | ||
| Other (eg major seminar paper) | 1 |
Assessment:
Coursework
1. A literature-based research project to be presented in the style of a scientific paper. To be handed in to the School of Biological Sciences Teaching Office by Friday Week 10 Autumn Term no later than 4 pm. (70%)
2. Assessed seminar (30%)
Relative percentage of coursework
100%
Penalties for late submission
In accordance with University policy.
Examinations
None
Requirements for a pass
40%
Reassessment arrangements
A literature-based research project on a new topic.