ES1S49 - Plant and Soil Systems 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES1S49 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Plant and Soil Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Abigail Figg | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100469 - environmental management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To provide the student with a breadth of knowledge of plant anatomy and morphological adaptations.
To enable the student to interpret and apply the practical concepts of soil science to plant growth and development.
Content Summary
- Plant anatomy and a morphological features.
- Environmental adaptations.
- Plant growth, plant growth regulators and reproduction.
- Soil formation, chemistry and fertility, soil ecosystems.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Project supervision | 15 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 13 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Investigate plants in relation to anatomy and morphological adaptations. |
| LO2 | Evaluate the properties of soils and growing media to sustain plant growth and development. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 2 | To undertake soils analysis as part of a survey for a landscape report. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | An investigation in relation to plant structure and adaptation. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report (CW) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |