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A course in which several researchers explore both core and emerging issues in the plant sciences, focusing in particular on 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 seminars. Two practicals and one seminar contribute 50% of the course mark. An exam contributes 50% of the overall course grade and consists a choice of multiple-choice questions and short, structured questions.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The content reflects currently important topics in plants, particularly in relation to people who depend on them and the environment that affects them. The course focusses on numerous important questions in plant science research. Content builds on and integrates understanding about plants and soils from BI1008 and BI1511. Emphasis in lectures, seminars and practicals is on taking students to the frontiers of our understanding of plant science research.
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Course practicals require the use of a lab coat which can be purchased locally. | 15.0000 |
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
2x Lab report (20% each)
Group Presentation (20%)
Timed essays (40% in total)
Resit:Individual submission of same task.
There are no assessments for this course.
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