ES2S52 - Plant Use and Association 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S52 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Plant Use and Association | ||
| 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: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100529 - horticulture | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of how to identify plants and their application in design.
Content Summary
- Plant nomenclature;
- Plant identification;
- Plant associations;
- Planting plans;
- Design applications – principles and elements.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Project supervision | 18 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 20 |
| Fieldwork | 54 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 38 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Assess, apply and implement the factors considered in the design and planting of a range of plants. |
| LO2 | Identify and categorize a range of plants using appropriate classification and nomenclature. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Plant portfolio | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 | Open Book Exam | 150 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |