HORT20020 Fundamentals of Horticulture

Academic Year 2021/2022

Introduction to the principles and concepts of Horticulture through an understanding of the scientific basis of horticultural practice. Areas covered include:
Importance of site selection for plant production under field and protected environments; Growing media; Propagation techniques (seed and vegetative propagation); Training and pruning techniques for food and amenity plants; Selection and use of different plant species for a range of landscape situations; Outline of Plant Protection Methods.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students should understand:
1 The scientific basis of horticultural practice;
2 The importance of site selection for horticultural developments;
3 Plant growing media including soil-less, peat and peat-free media;
4 Practical techniques used in horticulture;
5 Selection process and use of plant materials in landscape horticulture.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12

Practical

30

Autonomous Student Learning

58

Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; Task-based learning in glasshouse and field practicals; Campus walks for active learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

None

Learning Exclusions:

None

Learning Recommendations:

None


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Lab Report: Practical and field reports. Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

Examination: Three questions must be answered out of a choice of six questions. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Caroline Elliott-Kingston Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Mary Harty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer