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BI25P4: PLANTS, PEOPLE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:33


Course Overview

 A course in which several researchers explore both core and emerging issues in the plant sciences and the inter-dependence of plants, people and environment.  Students are encouraged to develop a range of important generic and applied skills, through lectures, practicals and tutorials.  Five of the practicals contribute 50% of the course mark.  An exam contributes 50% of the overall course grade and consists of short, structured questions.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Martin Barker

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The content reflects currently important topics in plant and soil research. It features a series of blocks of teaching covering a range of topics, occasional summaries of course content.  The content builds on and integrates in a critical manner knowledge about plants and soils from BI1008 and BI1511.

Associated Costs

Course practicals require the use of a lab coat which can be purchased locally for £15

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: 1 two-hour written exam (50%); continuous assessment (50%).

Resit: Similar to 1st attempt, with continuous assessment mark(s) and /or exam mark carried forward with an opportunity to resit either or both, depending on what was failed in the first attempt.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment are provided in each module to help students assess how well they are learning the course material.

Feedback

Students will receive regular written feedback on each practical report before the start of the next practical class. Students will be invited to meet members of the course team to identify difficulties and discuss solutions.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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