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On completion of this module students should be able to:
Understand the application of plant biotechnology for plant production
Recognise the importance of plant totipotency and the scientific basis of in vitro micropropagation
Correctly apply micropropagation techniques in a laboratory setting
Produce aseptic plant propagules
Critically discuss the future role of biotechnology in producing food for a growing global population
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 14 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Total | 44 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of Trimester Examination |
2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Lab Report: Laboratory and field trip reports |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Caroline Elliott-Kingston | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |