Module Details

Module Code: BIOL C1705
Module Title: Animal and Plant Biology
Title: Animal and Plant Biology
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Stephen Whelan
Module Author:: Stephen Whelan
Domains:  
Module Description: The module aims to provide the learner with a solid understanding of the biological process that underpin the function of animals and plants.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display knowledge of the principal biological processes in animals and plants
LO2 Be capable of understanding the microstructures of animal and plant cells
LO3 Display an understanding of the biology that underpins ecosystems in an agricultural context
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Animal and Plant Physiology
A detailed exploration of animals and plants at a cellular, tissue, organ and body level. Particular emphasis will be placed on plants and animals of agricultural importance including those of the wider farm ecosystem. Through a combination of classroom, lab and field based learning; the student will be exposed to: - Plants of agricultural and horticultural significance - Plants from the wider ecosystem including non-vascular plants and non-flowering vascular plants - Invertebrate animals including insects, molluscs, nematodes and segmented worms -Vertebrate animals including those used for food production
Ecosystem Biology
A detailed overview of animal and plant interactions within the farm systems and wider environment. Selected plants and animals will be used to demonstrate the wider ecosystem services of plants animals and the biodiversity of animal life in Ireland’s terrestrial and aquatic environment. A typical mixed farm system will be used to demonstrate the flora and fauna that exist within the farm and how measures taken at farm level can have an impact on these. This will include a biological assessment of the soil, hedgerows and fresh water streams on the farm.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be expected to produce a one-to-two-page summary of their lab session summarising the importance of the topic covered, the methodology and outcomes. Sketches of the outcomes will be encouraged where appropriate. The report should be typed with sketches included as figures. It will be handed in a timely manner and general feedback will be given in subsequent lab sessions.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes  
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Terminal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
Re-assessment will be based on repeat coursework. This is at the discretion of the exam board contingent on the nature of the failed submission. The student the student may have to complete a number of components of the project or it may be requested to repeat and attend the module.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Imparting knowledge and ideas and facilitating learners to learn independently. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Laboratory Contact Field and laboratory based practical work that backs up lecture based learning activities. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Non Contact Completion of laboratory reports. Autonomous student learning and revision of concepts delivered through the lectures 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Sedava, David, Hillis, D.M., Heller, H.C.,Berenbaum, M.. (2012), Life, The Science of Biology, 10th. W. H. Freeman.
  • McMahon, M, Kofranek, A, Rubiatzky, Y. (2010), Plant Science, Growth, Development and Utilization of Cultivated Plants, 5th.
  • Lisa A. Urry,Michael L. Cain,Steven A. Wasserman,Peter V. Minorsky,Jane B. Reece,Neil A. Campbell. (2018), Campbell Biology, Global Edition, 11. [ISBN: 9781292170435].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Williams, J.B., Morison, J.B.H. (2003), Weed Seedlings, Manson Publishing, [ISBN: 10: 184076038].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: