HORT335 – Botany
Module code
HORT335
Module title
Botany
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge and understanding of plant structure, functions and processes.
Programmes
- SX1701
- SX1702
- WB2670
- WB2676
- WB2678
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Describe plant structures and their functions.
Demonstrate knowledge of plant tissue structures and their importance for plant growth.
Describe the importance of plant processes for plant growth and/or development.
Describe the effects of environmental factors on plant processes. - Content
- - Plant structures; cells, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits
- Structure and functions and importance for plant growth and or reproduction
- Plant tissue and plant growth; vascular, cambium, meristem, epidermal, storage
- Internal and external plant signs for aging shoots
- Plant processes; photosynthesis, respiration, water uptake and transpiration, nutrient uptake, pollination, fertilisation, seed and fruit formation
- Plant process for optimum plant growth
- Environmental factors; light, temperature, water, wind, oxygen, carbon dioxide
- Environmental effects on plant processes; photosynthesis, respiration, water uptake and transpiration, nutrient uptake, pollination, fertilisation, seed and fruit formation - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including tutorials, workshops, group activities, discussion, workbooks, independent learning, and assignments.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is mixed mode. Students must gain a minimum mark of 50% in the achievement-based assessments and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks from the achievement-based assessment tasks. Where there are only competency components, pass or fail will be awarded.
