ARBO603 – Pathology in Trees
Module code
ARBO603
Module title
Pathology in Trees
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop students knowledge of pathology affecting amenity trees, and their skill in evaluating and managing diseases for tree assessment and care purposes.
Programmes
- SX1902
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Analyse the pathological relationship diseases have with amenity tree habitats.
2. Evaluate options for the management of the pathological relationship of diseases and trees - Content
- ? Disease lifecycles and methods of spread.
? Pathology
? Symptoms of disease injury to amenity trees.
? Parts of trees effected by disease
? Diagnosis of effects of disease injury to trees
? Less common, but severe, amenity tree diseases.
? Biosecurity including assessing, monitoring and managing amenity tree diseases.
? Management options for amenity tree diseases. - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. Students need to pass all components of the portfolio with at least 50% in order to pass this module.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Project-based learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices
