GDIC1018K Botany (Theory & Experiments)

Academic Year 2023/2024

Botany B & Experiment is designed for Stage 1 Students who are undertaking dual undergraduate degree programmes at Guangzhou-Dublin International College. Botany is the branch of biology, which deals with the study of plants and is also the basic course for students majoring in horticulture science. The module aims to interpret morphological anatomy, development and growth of plant individuals, as well as plant classifications, major groups of green plants and their evolutionary relationships. Students will have a comprehensive knowledge of plants and will learn basic experimental techniques through lab work. They will know how to identify, survey and compare characteristics of morphologies and structures for different parts of plants or plant species. They will learn how to make a sustainable use of germplasm resources of plants. The principles and findings of botany will provide the base for such applied sciences as horticulture, agriculture, and forestry, etc.

Classes are taught in small groups. In addition to consolidating theoretical knowledge and developing experimental skills, outstanding scientific videos will be shown in classroom activities and group discussions will be organized. Students will often be expected to give presentations and work collaboratively in class. Materials and assessments for the module are designed with reference to the teaching plan for Horticulture.

Show/hide contentOpenClose All

Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Accurately master a wide enough range of botanical theories, including morphological characteristics and development process of both vegetative and reproductive organs, as well as the evolutionary history of major green plants.
• Accurately master experimental techniques required in lab practice, including the use of microscope, cross-section slicing, checking herbarium specimens and identify representative plant species.
• Develop ability for writing research report, collaborative work, giving presentation and group discussion.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

0
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

70
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, group works, student presentations, lab, field trips. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Final Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Not yet recorded
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

There are no rows to display