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PL3505: PLANT-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS (2023-2024)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43


Course Overview

The emphasis of the course is on plant ecophysiological responses, mostly in relation to natural environments. Lectures, labs and an excursion provide a diverse set of learning opportunities.
Coursework is based on a choice from one of the practical investigations done during the course. Coursework consists of a lab report and a linked recorded presentation. During each investigation, students are asked to design a simple experiment and sampling regime using plant material and a range of measurement options. Investigative work is intended to help students to develop specialist knowledge and a capacity for creative, independent and critical thinking, problem identification and problem solving. Oral presentations, including participation in Q&As, help students to develop confidence and oral communication skills.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Martin Barker

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?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The emphasis of the course is on plant ecophysiological responses, mostly in relation to natural environments. Lectures, labs and an excursion provide a diverse set of learning opportunities.
Coursework is based on a choice from one of the practical investigations done during the course. Coursework consists of a lab report and a linked recorded presentation. During each investigation, students are asked to design a simple experiment and sampling regime using plant material and a range of measurement options. Investigative work is intended to help students to develop specialist knowledge and a capacity for creative, independent, and critical thinking, problem identification and problem solving. Oral presentations, including participation in Q&As, help students to develop confidence and oral communication skills.

Associated Costs

DescriptionValue
Students should possess a Howie laboratory coat and safety glasses. Further details of requirements can be found on the course's MyAberdeen page. The cost listed here is approximate. GBP 23.00

Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Open book timed essays

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 30 Feedback Weeks

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyApply knowledge to interpret observations and data
ProceduralCreateIntegrate information from a range of themes from the course

Investigation presentation (recorded)

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks 31 Feedback Weeks 32

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Feedback

Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark. Feedback will be provided as oral and written comments.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualEvaluateDemonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the investigation
ProceduralCreateCreate a persuasive presentation on a chosen topic
ProceduralEvaluateApply knowledge to present information and data

Investigation report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 31 Feedback Weeks 33

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Feedback

Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualEvaluateDemonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the investigation
ProceduralAnalyseInterpret results in terms of the biology of adaptations
ProceduralApplyApply knowledge to interpret observations and data
ProceduralUnderstandDemonstrate a capacity to record observations

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed elements

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam

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Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseInterpret results in terms of the biology of adaptations
ProceduralCreateCreate a persuasive presentation on a chosen topic
ProceduralEvaluateApply knowledge to present information and data
ProceduralCreateIntegrate information from a range of themes from the course
ProceduralUnderstandDemonstrate a capacity to record observations
ProceduralApplyApply knowledge to interpret observations and data
ConceptualEvaluateDemonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the investigation

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