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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Plant Biology and Biotechnology | |||
| Reference | PL2106 | Version | 1 |
| Created | October 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the ability to explain the fundamentals of plant biology, the application of biotechnology to plants 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 and processes for the survival, growth and reproduction of plants. |
| 3 | Discuss the application of biotechnology to plants and the importance of plants and plant products to society. |
| 4 | Demonstrate effective teamwork and communications skills. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| 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, global warming; plant biotechnology. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This is a lecture based course supplemented with tutorial sessions and virtual lab exercises. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Group oral presentation showing evidence of group work. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (CW1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 of the course or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | EVERT, R.F. AND EICHORN, S.E. 2012. Raven Biology of Plants. 8th Edition. W.H. Freeman. |
| 2 | BIDLACK, J.E. AND JANSKY, S.H. 2020. Stern's Introductory Plant Biology. 15th Edition. McGraw Hill. |
| 3 | MAUSETH, J.D. 2008. Botany. 4th Edition. Jones and Bartlett. |