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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module, students should be able to discuss the following:
· Horticulture and climate
· Water use and conservation
· Nutrient management and novel alternatives to chemical fertilisers
· Sustainable growing media
· Reducing plastics use in horticulture
· Extensive versus intensive production (agroforestry)
· Food Security – improving local and regional production
· Organic production
· Enhancing the environment with urban greenspace
· Benefits of trees in urban environments
· Planting to support pollinators
· Social and therapeutic horticulture
· Viability of horticultural businesses (Horticulture is fourth largest sector in Irish agriculture after beef, dairy and pork)
· Cold Chain for fresh horticultural produce
· Modern trends in horticulture (vertical farms, hydroponics, precision horticulture)
· Medicinal and cosmetic value of plants
As above
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 23 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 47 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (In-person): MCQ End of timester examination. | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
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Exam (In-person): MCQ Examination Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
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Exam (In-person): Multiple choice exam Week 11 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Caroline Elliott-Kingston | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |