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PL5504: BIOLOGY & ECOLOGY OF MYCORRHIZAS (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:38


Course Overview

  • Teaching delivered by world experts so that students are exposed to the latest research findings;
  • Fundamental knowledge is delivered in the context of pressing societal issues, notably food security, biodiversity loss and ecosystem functioning;
  • Detailed hands-on observation of field samples provides context to taught material;
  • Assessment develops group learning and provides experience in communicating research findings in poster format, as is done at most conferences.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr David Johnson

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied) or BI4015 Grant Proposal (Passed)
  • One of MRes Environmental Science (Studied) or MRes Soil Science (Studied) or MSc Ecology & Environmental Sustainability (Studied) or MSc Environmental Microbiology (Studied) or MSc Forestry (Taught) (Studied) or MSc Soil Science (Studied) or MSc Environmental Science (Studied) or MSci Biological Sciences (Studied)
  • Either Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied) or MSci Biological Sciences (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Introduction to mycorrhiza and mycorrhizal fungi. Mycorrhizal diversity and ecosystem function are covered with an emphasis on molecular techniques used in research.

Associated Costs

None

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Continuous assessment based on an essay (50%) and practical report (50%), no written examination

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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