Last modified: 20 Jun 2025 15:06
The emphasis of the course is on plant ecophysiological responses, mostly in relation to natural environments. Lectures, labs and an excursion provide a diverse set of learning opportunities.
Coursework is based on a choice from one of the practical investigations done during the course. Coursework consists of a lab report and a linked recorded presentation. During each investigation, students are asked to design a simple experiment and sampling regime using plant material and a range of measurement options. Investigative work is intended to help students to develop specialist knowledge and a capacity for creative, independent and critical thinking, problem identification and problem solving. Oral presentations, including participation in Q&As, help students to develop confidence and oral communication skills.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The emphasis of the course is on plant ecophysiological responses, mostly in relation to natural environments. Lectures, labs and an excursion provide a diverse set of learning opportunities.
Coursework is based on a choice from one of the practical investigations done during the course. Coursework consists of a lab report and a linked recorded presentation. During each investigation, students are asked to design a simple experiment and sampling regime using plant material and a range of measurement options. Investigative work is intended to help students to develop specialist knowledge and a capacity for creative, independent, and critical thinking, problem identification and problem solving. Oral presentations, including participation in Q&As, help students to develop confidence and oral communication skills.
| Description | Value |
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| Students should possess a Howie laboratory coat and safety glasses. Further details of requirements can be found on the course's MyAberdeen page. The cost listed here is approximate. | 23.0000 |
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 32 | |
| Feedback |
Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark. Feedback will be provided as oral and written comments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the investigation |
| Procedural | Create | Create a persuasive presentation on a chosen topic |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Apply knowledge to present information and data |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Two 1.5-hour open-book assessments involving problem-solving questions, worth 25% each. Marking and feedback will be automated. Students will be allowed to contact the teaching team for additional informal feedback.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge to interpret observations and data |
| Procedural | Create | Integrate information from a range of themes from the course |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
| Feedback |
Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the investigation |
| Procedural | Analyse | Interpret results in terms of the biology of adaptations |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge to interpret observations and data |
| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate a capacity to record observations |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge to interpret observations and data |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Apply knowledge to present information and data |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of the investigation |
| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate a capacity to record observations |
| Procedural | Create | Create a persuasive presentation on a chosen topic |
| Procedural | Analyse | Interpret results in terms of the biology of adaptations |
| Procedural | Create | Integrate information from a range of themes from the course |
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