ARBO408 – Tree Biology
Module code
ARBO408
Module title
Tree Biology
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s skill and knowledge in tree biology in relation to tree management and care
Programmes
- SX1703
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Content
- - External plant parts; roots, stem, leaf, bud, node, internode, bark, crown shape, branching
- Plant cell types and functions
- Plant tissue types; phloem, xylem, meristems, epidermis, storage tissues
- Secondary growth, heartwood, sapwood, reaction growth, cambium
- Morphological structure adaptation; roots, stems, leaves, fruit
- Plant growth processes; photosynthesis, respiration, water movement, nutrient uptake, cell division
- Tree adaptations
- Environmental requirements; temperature, water, nutrition, light.
- Tree requirements in tree management; propagation, planting, growing, training and pruning, harvesting, storage. - Learning Outcomes
- 1. Describe tree anatomy and morphology, and the impacts of arboriculture tree maintenance activities
2. Demonstrate knowledge of tree growth processes and life cycles and the impacts of tree maintenance activities
3. Explain the biological process and requirements in relation to tree management and care - Assessment Criteria
- The weight of the overall assessment is equally distributed across learning outcomes.
The learning outcomes will be assessed in conjunction with the practical skill modules of this strand, where students will be applying their ability in a realistic context.
The portfolio of evidence will demonstrate the achievement of the required knowledge, competencies and capabilities across all learning outcomes. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- - Tutorial notes, exercises and readings, flexible, blended learning focus to content and material, projects for project based learning.
- Interactive Moodle platform
