ARBO403 – Tree Biology
Module code
ARBO403
Module title
Tree Biology
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s skill and knowledge in tree biology in relation to tree management and care
Programmes
- SX1703
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
8
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 80
Resources required
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- As per Ako: Teaching and Learning Directions – Project-based learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Describe the physiology and anatomy of trees
2. Describe the growth requirements of plants
3. Explain the biological process and requirements in relation to tree management and care - Content
- • External plant parts; roots, stem, leaf, bud, node, internode, bark, crown shape, branching
• Plant cell types and functions
• Plant tissue types; phloem, xylem, meristems, epidermis, storage tissues
• Secondary growth, heartwood, sapwood, reaction growth, cambium
• Morphological structure adaptations; roots, stems, leaves, fruit
• Plant growth processes; photosynthesis, respiration, water movement, nutrient uptake, cell division
• Tree adaptations
• Environmental requirements; temperature, water, nutrition, light.
• Tree requirements in tree management; propagation, planting, growing, training and pruning, harvesting, storage - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is mixed mode. Students must gain a minimum mark of 50% in the achievement-based assessments and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks from the achievement-based assessment tasks.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- ? Tutorial notes, exercises and readings, flexible, blended learning focus to content and material, projects for project based learning.
? Interactive Moodle platform
