ES2S53 - Plant Propagation and Breeding 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S53 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Plant Propagation and Breeding | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Abigail Figg, Anthony Davies | ||
| 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of how to manage plant propagation activities and how these can be applied in practice. The student will be able to understand the requirements of a commercial propagation facility and will be able to develop propagation schedules to meet production requirements. The learner will also be able to propagate plants by seed and a range of vegetative methods.
To supply an introduction to the principles and practices of plant propagation.
To gain an understanding of how propagation principles are applied in plant breeding.
To determine methods for protecting and promoting new plants.
Content Summary
- Sexual propagation;
- Asexual propagation;
- Propagation schedules, records and timing;
- Commercial nursery propagation facilities and systems;
- Plant selection;
- Breeding programmes;
- European and World rights and legislation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Project supervision | 13 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 20 |
| Independent Study | 45 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 67 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Utilise specialist skills, apply sexual and asexual production methods to propagate a range of stock. |
| LO2 | Examine and evaluate propagation systems and facilities. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Prepare a report on an existing propagation facility. | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Examine and evaluate propagation systems and facilities. | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |