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On completion of this module students should be able to: Describe the origin, structure and function of various cell, tissue and organ types found in trees. Discuss the impact of environmental factors on growth, development and physiological activity in trees. Outline the procedures followed to maximise seed quality and quantity, including details on effect of harvesting, processing, and storage practices.
Indicative Module Content:Mechanisms of shoot. Primary and secondary growth of the shoot. Structure and function of various tissues and cell types, root initiation and development; branch initiation and growth; periderm formation. Water relations, photosynthesis, dormancy and growth regulators. Reproductive growth, seed biology and seed storage.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 108 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Class Test: Final exam | Week 12 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Class Test: Mid-semester Exam | Week 6 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Continuous Assessment: Short lab or class exams | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Lab Report: Lab Book | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Practical Examination: End-of-semester lab exam | Week 12 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Class feedback provided. Individual feedback also available on request.
Name | Role |
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Professor Aine Ni Dhubhain | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Romane Guernalec | Tutor |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Thurs 15:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Wed 10:00 - 10:50 |