Module Details
Module Code: |
BIOL C1705 |
Module Title:
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Animal and Plant Biology
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Title:
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Animal and Plant Biology
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Stephen Whelan
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Module Author:: |
Stephen Whelan
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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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.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Practical | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Imparting knowledge and ideas and facilitating learners to learn independently. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
18 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Field and laboratory based practical work that backs up lecture based learning activities. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
18 |
Independent Learning |
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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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Sedava, David, Hillis, D.M., Heller, H.C.,Berenbaum, M.. (2012), Life, The Science of Biology, 10th. W. H. Freeman.
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McMahon, M, Kofranek, A, Rubiatzky, Y. (2010), Plant Science, Growth, Development and Utilization of Cultivated Plants, 5th.
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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].
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Williams, J.B., Morison, J.B.H. (2003), Weed Seedlings, Manson Publishing, [ISBN: 10: 184076038].
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Other Resources |
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Pearson Higher Education,
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