Plant Physiology and Ecology (C1027)
Plant Physiology and Ecology
Module C1027
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Plants provide us with food, a breathable atmosphere, raw materials and medicines whilst removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The first half of this module will look at the origins and evolution of plants and the taxonomy of the major plant groups. The module will look at plant genetic diversity at the molecular level and look at genetic fingerprinting methods for the assesment of biodiversity in both wild and crop plants. The module will then explore how plants sense their environment, take up nutrients and photosynthesise and store metabolites. The final section looks at the methods of producing genetically modified (GM) crop plants for food and biotechnology and their benefits and potential threats to the environment and human health.
Module learning outcomes
Have a good understanding of the origins and diversity of plants
Understand how plants function
Understand the major methods to produce genetically modified plants.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 4 hours | 01000001000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Paul Graham
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Dr Haruko Okamoto
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