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FOR20040

Academic Year 2024/2025

Tree Structure and Function (FOR20040)

Subject:
Forestry
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Aine Ni Dhubhain
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will provide students with foundation knowledge of the mechanisms of tree growth and development. The module is intended to underpin other forestry modules, especially Principles of Forestry, Forest Establishment and Silviculture of Forest Stands. Students will study primary and secondary growth of the shoot, including shoot and leaf growth mechanisms; and the structure and function of various tissues and cell types. Other areas of study will include: root initiation and development; branch initiation and growth; periderm formation; and whole-plant physiology. Reproductive growth in trees and some practical aspects of seed biology and seed storage will be examined.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: Describe the origin, structure and function of various cell, tissue and organ types found in trees. Discuss the impact of environmental factors on growth, development and physiological activity in trees. Outline the procedures followed to maximise seed quality and quantity, including details on effect of harvesting, processing, and storage practices.

Indicative Module Content:

Mechanisms of shoot. Primary and secondary growth of the shoot. Structure and function of various tissues and cell types, root initiation and development; branch initiation and growth; periderm formation. Water relations, photosynthesis, dormancy and growth regulators. Reproductive growth, seed biology and seed storage.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Lectures

24
Practical

24
Total

108

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, lab work, and some problem-based and case-based learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Quiz 2 (Continuous Assessment) Week 8 Graded No
5
 No
Exam (In-person): Midterm Exam Week 6 Graded No
25
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Quiz 3 (Continuous Assessment) Week 10 Graded No
5
 No
Exam (In-person): Final Exam Week 12 Graded No
30
 No
Practical Skills Assessment: Lab exam Week 12 Graded No
15
 No
Report(s): Lab Reports Week 15 Graded No
15
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Quiz 1 (Continuous Assessment) Week 4 Graded No
5
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Class feedback provided. Individual feedback also available on request.

Name Role
Mr Charles Harper Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Romane Guernalec Tutor
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