HORT205 – Plant Nomenclature
Module code
HORT205
Module title
Plant Nomenclature
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge of plant nomenclature.
Programmes
- SX1701
NZQA Level
Level 2
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- State how plant names are given or changed
Use correct nomenclature for naming plants
Identify four unfamiliar plants - Content
- -Codes for naming plants
-Reasons for re-naming
-Thirty plants are named correctly; common name, generic name, species name, sub-species, Maori name, cultivar, synonym, varieties, hybrid
-International Code of Botanical Nomenclature written names
-Plant identification keys
-Identifying unfamiliar plants - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including tutorials, workshops, group activities, discussion, workbooks, independent learning, and assignments.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is competency-based. In order to pass this module, students must attempt and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard.
