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On completion of this module the student will be able to;
- Understand of the genetics associated with crop/plant breeding.
- Understand the different cropping techniques on a European and world level
- Discuss the details of intensive high input-high output crop production practices.
- Describe and discuss the development of cereal crops throughout the year.
- Discuss advances in technology for crop production practices
- Describe and discuss the factors that affect crop growth and yield.
- Understand the core aspects of crop trials and experimentation practices.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Autonomous Student Learning | 78 |
Lectures | 22 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: This will be an in-class MCQ covering lecture material. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
Assignment: An assignment will be covered in class which introduces the concept of experimentation and crop science. A scientific report will be written on an experiment related to an aspect of crop production |
Week 10 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
No |
Examination: The exam will consist of an MCQ one compulsory written question and another from a choice of 3. Topics will include growth factors, crop agronomy, crop lifecycles, etc. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 50 |
Yes |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
There is the opportunity for student feedback in class for the written assignment prior to submission of the finalised version and individual feedback post-assessment will also be provided. Group feedback of the in-class MCQ will also be provided allowing students the opportunity to target specific areas for enhanced learning prior to the final exam.
Name | Role |
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Eoghan Curran | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Gary Gillespie | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Cathal McCabe | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Tomás McCabe | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Conor O'Flaherty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |