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Module DXX-2021:
Plant Diversity and Conservation

Plant Diversity and Conservation 2022-23
DXX-2021
2022-23
School Of Natural Sciences
Module - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser: Katherine Steele
Overview

Review of major terrestrial plant groups and fungi, their morphological characteristics and evolutionary relationships; origin and structure; ecological role of major terrestrial plant groups; geographical distribution of diversity; ethnobotanical and agricultural uses of plants; conservation threats and solutions. Study material is provided of bryophytes, spore-bearing vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms to illustrate their morphology, anatomy and reproductive structures. Examination of this material involves a range of techniques including section cutting, microscopy, basic physiological observations and field work. The morphology of flowering plants is studied by reference to a wide range of tropical and temperate families and is conducted mainly at Treborth Botanic Garden . Discussions will explore how plant classification and conservation can be assisted with technology.

Review of major terrestrial plant groups and fungi, their morphological characteristics and evolutionary relationships; origin and structure; ecological role of major terrestrial plant groups; geographical distribution of diversity; ethnobotanical and agricultural uses of plants; conservation threats and solutions. Study material is provided of bryophytes, spore-bearing vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms to illustrate their morphology, anatomy and reproductive structures. Examination of this material involves a range of techniques including section cutting, microscopy, basic physiological observations and field work. The morphology of flowering plants is studied by reference to a wide range of tropical and temperate families and is conducted mainly at Treborth Botanic Garden with additional excursions to other plant collections. Discussions will explore how plant classification and conservation can be assisted with technology.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Grades D- to C+: A threshold student should have a basic knowledge of the essential facts and key concepts of plant biology presented in the module. Written answers should demonstrate an ability to organize relevant lecture material into a coherent argument. They will understand basic ecological principles governing plant structure, evolution, and reproduction. They will have a basic knowledge conservation issues. Botanical drawings must be annotated correctly and they should include relevant comments.

-good -Grades B- to B+:A good student should have a thorough factual knowledge across all aspects of the module, and be able to detail examples where appropriate. Written work should demonstrate an ability to think critically about the subject and to synthesise lecture material and information from background reading. They will use an expanded vocabulary of technical botanical terms describing taxonomy and morphology and a good knowledge of conservation issues. Botanical drawings must be detailed, accurately labelled and extensively interpreted taxonomically, morphologically and ecologically.

-excellent -Grades A- to A**: Students will demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of all the major groups of terrestrial plants and show excellent insight the use of concise, accurate botanical and ecological terminology. Essays and portfolios will show extensive use of the primary literature and demonstrate family specific anatomic details. Students will be able to give scientific explanations as to how these anatomic details reflect ecological adaptations. The will be able to critically evaluate conservation issues. Botanical drawings must be detailed and correctly labelled and data fully analysed. Students must emphasize family specific anatomic details and must include scientific explanations of how these anatomic details reflect ecological adaptations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Be able to apply standard techniques to record variation and produce informative annotated drawings detailing the morphological characteristics of plants.

  • Be able to critically review the roles of plants and plant diversity in terrestrial ecosystems, threats facing them and approaches for their conservation.

  • Be able to identify the structure and function of vegetative and reproductive structures of terrestrial green plants.

  • Be able to obtain, interpret and synthesise information from background reading and use it to effectively supplement lecture notes.

  • Be able to write and present a well-structured and coherent report on a chosen species using primary literature to support the argument presented.

  • Show understanding of the ecological and ethnobotanical importance of plants and fungi.

Assessment method

Logbook Or Portfolio

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

Portfolio including logbook

Weighting

50%

Due date

03/05/2023

Assessment method

Essay

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

Written assessment

Weighting

40%

Due date

26/04/2023

Assessment method

Exam (Centrally Scheduled)

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

Class Test

Weighting

10%

Due date

01/03/2023

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