Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
Lectures, labs and an excursion provide a diverse set of learning opportunities relating to plant physiology and adaptations of plants to the environment.
Students choose a plant adaptation to investigate in detail in terms of physiological adaptations to a natural environment and in lab condition. Investigative work help to develop specialist knowledge and a capacity for creative, independent and critical thinking, problem identification and problem solving. Participation in the oral presentations of the projects helps students to develop confidence and oral communication skills.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course covers some of the major topics relating to plant interactions with their environment. It considers adaptations that have occurred in the evolution of plant structure and function with reference to morphological, physiological and molecular traits than enhance resource capture and plant survival. The course comprises a lecture series, labs and presentation exercises, and at least one excursion.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
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Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the investigation |
| Procedural | Analyse | Interpret results in terms of the biology of adaptations |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge to interpret observations and data |
| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate a capacity to record observations |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 45 | Feedback Weeks | ||
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge to interpret observations and data |
| Procedural | Create | Integrate information from a range of themes from the course |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 30 | Feedback Weeks | 32 | |
| Feedback |
Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark. Feedback will be provided as oral and written comments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the investigation |
| Procedural | Create | Create a persuasive presentation on a chosen topic |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Apply knowledge to present information and data |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate a capacity to record observations |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge to interpret observations and data |
| Procedural | Analyse | Interpret results in terms of the biology of adaptations |
| Procedural | Create | Create a persuasive presentation on a chosen topic |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Apply knowledge to present information and data |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the investigation |
| Procedural | Create | Integrate information from a range of themes from the course |
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