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On completion of this module you should:
1. Understand the diversity of interactions between insects and plants and how the evolutionary history of each partner has been shaped to exploit the other [FE]
2. Recognise the key selective forces in the physiology of insects and plants that act to perpetuate the relationship [FE]
3. Explain how biotechnology seeks to exploit natural plant defences to deter insect feeding and improve crop yields [FE]
4. Review the primary literature and write a short essay on a specified topic [CA]
5. Critically assess and synthesise the primary literature [FE, CA]
Assessment strategies: FE, final exam; CA, continuous assessment
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 10 |
Specified Learning Activities | 5 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 110 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: 2 hours, one essay question (seen) out of three | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 80 |
Essay: 2000 word review essay | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.