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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Plant Biology | |||
Reference | AS2106 | Version | 2 |
Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
Approved | August 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide students with the ability to explain the fundamentals of plant biology and appreciate the importance of plants to society. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Explain plant evolution and describe the major plant groups. |
2 | Discuss the requirements for the survival and growth of plants. |
3 | Describe the processes associated with plant survival, growth and reproduction. |
4 | Discuss the importance of plants and plant products to society. |
5 | Demonstrate effective teamwork and communications skills |
Indicative Module Content |
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Introduction to the Plant Kingdom: evolution of plants, taxonomic classification, principal characteristics of lower and higher plants. Plant growth requirements: environmental factors, water, light, temperature, gravity, gases, soil minerals, macronutrients, micronutrients, salinity, pH, biotic factors, hormones, photosynthesis. Plant growth: cell division, transpiration. Sexual reproduction, pollination, fertilisation, germination, seeds and fruits. Vegetative growth, asexual reproduction. senescence, abscission. Plants and society: plant breeding, crop production, secondary metabolites, plant biotechnology. |
Module Delivery |
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This is a lecture based course supplemented with tutorial sessions and virtual lab exercises. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
Description: | The examination consists of a balance of short answer and extended response questions. | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4, 5 |
Description: | The coursework consists of an oral group presentation with peer assessment |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The first grade represents Component 1 (EX1) weighted as major and the second, Component 2 (CW1), weighted as minor. A module grade of D is required for a pass, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | AA, AB |
B | AC, AD, AE, BA, BB, BC, CA |
C | BD, BE, CB, CC, CD, DA, DB |
D | CE, DC, DD, DE, EA, EB, EC |
E | AF, BF, CF, DF, ED, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD |
F | FE,FF |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 of the course or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | EVERT, R.F. AND EICHORN, S.E., Raven Biology of Plants. Current Edition. : MacMillan. |
2 | BIDLACK, J.E. AND JANSKY, S.H., Stern's Introductory Plant Biology. Current Edition.: McGraw Hill. |
3 | MAUSETH, J.D., Botany. Current Edition.: Jones and Bartlett |