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BI19P4: PLANTS AND THEIR HABITATS IN NORTHERN SCOTLAND (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:33


Course Overview

The week-long residential course is based at the university’s field station in the far north of Scotland.  The location is stunning and, for many students, a new experience of unfamiliar plant communities.

You are introduced to representatives of the local flora.  We teach skills in recognising key features of plant species.

You are encouraged to consider the reasons why and where plant species are found within the northern landscape.

You will consider ways in which plants’ distributions and associations can be sampled.

Assessments are a plant ID test (50%) and making an identification key (50%).

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Louise Page
  • Dr Martin Barker

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of BSc Biology (Studied) or BSc Conservation Biology (Studied) or BSc Biology-Environmental Humanities (Studied) or BSc Plant Biology (Studied) or BSc Zoology (Studied) or BSc Animal Ecology (Studied) or BSc Marine Biology (Studied) or BSc Parasitology (Studied) or BSc Animal Behaviour (Studied) or BSc Behavioural Biology (Studied) or MSci Biological Sciences (Studied) or BSc Plant and Soil Sciences (Studied) or BSc Biology - Education (Primary) (Studied) or BSc Ecology (Studied) or BSc Wildlife Management (Studied) or BSc Forestry (Studied) or BSc Forest Sciences (Studied) or BSc Environmental Science (Studied) or BSc Environmental Science (Physical Sci) (Studied) or BSc Biology - Education (Secondary) (Studied)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • One of Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2 or Programme Level 3

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Students will be instructed in the use of a flora for plant identification in coastal, woodland, moorland and montane habitats in the north of Scotland. They will be encouraged to consider how these habitats are shaped by environment and management practices. Small project studies of vegetation analysis are carried out.

Associated Costs

Field course costs £110

Further Information & Notes

Compulsory course for all students with a degree intention in Plant Biology, Plant and Soil Science and Ecology. Strongly recommended for students of Forestry and Forest Science and open to students with other degree intentions (SBS). This course is only available to students from the School of Biological Sciences, with a preference to those students for whom it is compulsory for their degree.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (50%) plant identification; written report on small project (50%).

Resit: Retake the assessment(s) that was(were) failed.

Formative Assessment

Continuous discourse amongst students and academic staff ensures enhanced skills in plant identification and an appreciation of ecological issues.

Feedback

Verbal feedback is provided on all components of assessment during the field trip, General verbal feedback is given after the in-course plant ID test. Verbal and written feedback on short project reports is provided to each group.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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