Detailed Information
HORT10020 - Plants and People (Audit) - 2017
Plants have long be used by humankind for food, shelter, medicinal, cosmetic and other purposes. They have also been used in the creation of gardens and parks and in recent times sports pitches and golfcourses. This module deliverd by several lecturers, both internal and visiting,provides a broad overview of the production of foodstuffs, such as fruit, vegetables, mushrooms. The use and production of herbs for ornamental and other uses will be discussed. The horticultural industry in Ireland and its key sectors will be outlined. The production of trees and shrubs and their use in the design and management of private gardens, parks and open spaces in the past and present will be described. The social, economic and environmental benefits of plants for both those in urban and rural areas will be examined. The topic of social horticulture and its role in the development of social capital will be also be discussed. The criteria for a successful playing surface for football and golf will be described. Students will be directed to background material in the Library and the World Wide Web.
Semester 2
Level 1
Lectures: Mondays and Thursdays 14:00 - 15:00 beginning 21 January, 2019
Tutorials: There are no tutorials for this module.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 27 April - Sunday, 5 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 7 May – Saturday, 18 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Assoc. Prof Mary Forrest