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On successfully completing this module you will be able to-
Describe the different genetic, evolutionary, human and climatic factors that lead to the emergence of a new pathogen.
Suggest different methods to identify plant pathogens including the use of new technologies.
Critically assess techniques for the detection and control of plant pathogens.
Suggest control measures for emerging crop, horticultural and forestry pathogens.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of, current problems and new insights in Crop and forest security.
Evaluate critically and summarise the issues (current research and control measure for plant pathogens).
Personal and inter-personal skills:
Solve problems with self-direction and originality, and be able to plan and implement tasks.
Demonstrate effective communication of the issues around emerging crop pathogens and the suggested control.
Communicate your conclusions clearly to a non-specialist audience.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 17 |
Small Group | 5 |
Specified Learning Activities | 45 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 38 |
Total | 105 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (In-person): In class short answer exam | Week 7 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
Assignment(Including Essay): Students will select a pathogen of interest. They will then complete a project based on this pathogen relating to its epidiemiology, economic impact and future control scenarios. | Week 10 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
No |
Individual Project: In class presentation on the key focus points identified from individual project. | Week 11, Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
No |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
There will be opportunity for project and presentation drafts to be worked on in class. Students will have the opportunity for feedback at the end of each class. There will also be a draft submission deadline where students receive written feedback on their project before the final submission and assessment.
Name | Role |
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Mr Eoghan Curran | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Amir Mirzadi Gohari | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Mary Harty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Sujit Jung Karki | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Steven Kildea | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Olga Lastovetsky | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Kevin McDonnell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Anna Tiley | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Nikolaos Mastrodimos | Tutor |