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FY4526: THE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OF FOREST HEALTH (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

Lectures provide the basic framework for considering the range of abiotic and biotic agents that cause forest damage.

A specialist on forest insect pests delivers a section of the course, providing students with an expert’s insights into current issues in forest health.

Preparation of two case studies, one on a disease and one on an animal pest, provide students with an opportunity to pursue their own interests and develop specialist knowledge.

An extended essay provides an opportunity to strengthen skills in synthesis and written presentation.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Stephen Woodward

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

None.

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

  • Importance of abiotic factors, pathogens and pests in forests.
  • Ecology and epidemiology.
  • Management and control.
  • Tree defences against pests and pathogens.
Students will prepare two case studies focused on a selected pest and disease problems to give an appreciation of the diversity of abiotic and biotic problems faced by the manager.

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

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (50%) comprised of two case studies (one A4 page each) and a 10 page essay and written exam (50%). Resit: Written exam and resubmission of any failed continuous assessment.

Formative Assessment

Students receive informal feedback during class discussions and sessions where essays and case studies are planned.

Feedback

Students receive informal feedback during their oral presentations of their essays and case studies and receive formal, written feedback on all three pieces of continuous assessment.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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