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HORT335 – Botany

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Module code
HORT335
Module title
Botany
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge and understanding of plant structure, functions and processes.
Programmes
  • SX1701
  • SX1702
  • WB2670
  • WB2676
  • WB2678
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
  • Web-Supported
Learning hours
Total learning hours
50
Resources required
Learning Outcomes
Describe plant structures and their functions.
Demonstrate knowledge of plant tissue structures and their importance for plant growth.
Describe the importance of plant processes for plant growth and/or development.
Describe the effects of environmental factors on plant processes.
Content
- Plant structures; cells, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits
- Structure and functions and importance for plant growth and or reproduction
- Plant tissue and plant growth; vascular, cambium, meristem, epidermal, storage
- Internal and external plant signs for aging shoots
- Plant processes; photosynthesis, respiration, water uptake and transpiration, nutrient uptake, pollination, fertilisation, seed and fruit formation
- Plant process for optimum plant growth
- Environmental factors; light, temperature, water, wind, oxygen, carbon dioxide
- Environmental effects on plant processes; photosynthesis, respiration, water uptake and transpiration, nutrient uptake, pollination, fertilisation, seed and fruit formation
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 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. Where there are only competency components, pass or fail will be awarded.

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