Definitions of Graduate Attributes and Skills Relevant to this Programme Teaching and Learning Strategy / Methods Prog Aims Prog intended Learning Outcomes Range of Assessments Related Core Modules Knowledge / Understanding: By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for: A threshold pass: The underlying principles of horticulture. Knowledge and development of the subject area. Qualitative and quantitative approaches to information. Develop an understanding of issues of sustainability and environmental impact. The location of resources, the management, exploitation and the utilisation of resources within an ethical framework. Develop an awareness of the risks of exploitation and sustainable solution to horticultural issues. Integrate into practice the principle developments of theory, experiment, investigation and fieldwork. Develop an understanding of information and data, and their setting within a theoretical framework, accompanied by critical analysis and assessment to enable an enhanced understanding of the subject area. Primary: Lectures, Seminars and tutorials Directed independent study and research Secondary/Supplementary: Case studies Problem-solving exercises Report writing Plymouth Intranet/internet resources Plymouth student portal CC Intranet/internet resources 1,2,3 1,2,4,5 Key knowledge and understanding is assessed via a combination of; Tests Examinations Essays Individual and group presentations Seminar performances CORR2024 CORR2025 CORR2026 CORR2027 CORR2030 CORR2031 An exposition for embedding Knowledge and Understanding through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: A range of approaches to learning and teaching (pedagogy) are in use within this programme. The programme alongside the academic expectations of a honours degree also has an emphasis on developing practical skills; therefore it involves scheduled sessions to allow students to learn via demonstration and supervised practice. Employability skills are embedded throughout the programme from specific work placements, the development of practical skills in taught sessions and the development of
Key Transferable Skills: By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for: A threshold pass relate investigations to prior work and reference it appropriate; recognise when information is incomplete. develop the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning Communicate effectively to audiences in written, graphical and verbal forms. Listen attentively and respond to others. define a suitable and effective sampling procedure. Process and interpret data effectively. Contribute effectively to teamwork Hand computer-based information using appropriate techniques and software. Primary: Library and other research exercises work awareness and practice learning & assessment Secondary/Supplementary: Class and seminar interactions and feedback 1,2,3 1,2,4,5 Transferable skills are assessed via; Coursework of all types Examination preparation and completion Group presentations CORR2024 CORR2025 CORR2026 CORR2027 CORR2030 CORR2031 An exposition for embedding Key Transferable Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: A range of approaches to learning and teaching (pedagogy) are in use within this programme. The programme alongside the academic expectations of a honours degree also has an emphasis on developing practical skills; therefore it involves scheduled sessions to allow students to learn via demonstration and supervised practice. Employability skills are embedded throughout the programme from specific work placements, the development of practical skills in taught sessions and the development of industry standard design skills and technical competencies. At Level 5 normally a standard of 55 hours of contact is undertaken per module, assessment is normally a mix of formally scheduled examination (40%) and coursework (60%) including standard assignments, lab reports; design projects; portfolios designed to assess a range of skills and competencies. Employment Related Skills: By the end of this of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for: A threshold pass identify and work towards targets for personal, career and academic development Primary: Group work awareness and practice Practical sessions Reflection sessions Secondary/Supplementary: 1,2,3 1,2,4,5 •Employment related skills are assessed by: Consultancy reports and or exhibitions Portfolio of Evidence Reflective Log CORR2024 CORR2025 CORR2026 CORR2027 CORR2030 CORR2031
WBL/WRL Activity: Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of Assessments Related Core Module(s) Work Placement Students undertake a period of employment within the work place Placements are sourced either by the College or directly by the student agreement with an appropriate assigned member of staff. The students will approximately undertake 80 hours of placement ~ 2 weeks at L4 and another 80 hours at L5 2 3 and 7 Portfolio of Evidence Reflective Log Garden and Landscape Design I: Foundation – Place & User (CORR163) Design Communications: tools and Techniques (CORR164) Plant Production and Propagation (CORR2026) Network seminars At various points in the programme representatives from industry are invited in to receive appropriate discussion and presentation from students Industry representatives are invited in as and when appropriate 3 2 and 4 Various normally presentations and seminar debates The Contemporary Horticultural Environment (COR301) Sustainable Horticultural Enterprises (CORR311) Plant Ecology (CORR2027) Personal and Employability Skills Development CORC1013 Consultancy At appropriate occasion students will undertake either real or simulated consultancy projects for appropriate groups Souring of consultancy opportunities 3 4 and 7 Consultancy reports and or exhibitions Plant Conservation and Collections (CORR303) Professional Landscape and Garden Design (CORR315) Sustainable Horticultural Enterprises (CORR311) An exposition to explain this map:
classification assessed. The effects of mineral deficiencies, toxicities and plant symbiotic interactions are investigated. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Comments/Additional Information Lecture 20 Introducing the main concepts and themes of the module. Practical Classes and Workshops 25 Investigating physical and chemical properties of different soils and the effects of nutrient deficiency on plant growth and student led discussions and group analysis of primary experimental data (published) relating to soil science Seminar 5 Invited speakers providing industry focussed insights into soil fertility and soil alternatives Guided Independent study 150 Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include to learning objectives Written exam E1 Formal examination to cover ALO1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. 100% Total = 100% T % Total = 100% Coursework C1 C2 Lab report to cover ALO2, 3 & 4. Soil Report - to cover ALO1, 4 and 5. 60% 40% Total = 100% Practical P % Total = 100% Updated by: Dr Mark Nason Date: 26/06/17 Approved by: Dr James Wagstaffe Date: 26/06/17 Recommended Texts and Sources: Benton Jones, J., 2012. Plant nutrition and soil fertility manual. 2nd ed. London: Taylor & Francis. Evert, R.F. & Eichhorn, S.E., 2013. Raven biology of plants. 8th ed. New York: W.H. Freeman. Rowell, D.L., 1994. Soil science: methods and applications. Harlow: Longman. Taiz, L. & Zeiger, E., 2010. Plant physiology. 5th ed. Sunderland: Sinauer. R.E., 2006. Principles and practice of soil science: the soil as a natural resource. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell. Journals: Soil Science, European Journal of Soil Science, Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management
and flowering are assessed. Circadian rhythms and the genetic control of development are introduced. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 25 Introducing the main concepts of the module Practical Classes and Workshops 25 Experimental investigation of key physiological and developmental processes and critical interpretation of published physiological research Guided Independent 150 Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 Formal examination - to cover all ALOs 100% = 100% T Total = 100% Coursework C1 Experimental report - to LO2, 3 & 4. 100% Total = 100% Practical P = 100% Updated by: Dr James Wagstaffe Date: 26/06/17 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 26/07/17 Recommended Texts and Sources: Evert, R.F. & Eichhorn, S.E., 2013. Raven biology of plants. 8th ed. New York: W.H. Freeman. Hodson, M.J. & Bryant, J.A., 2012. Functional biology of plants. Chichester: Wiley. Jones, R., Ougham, H., Thomas, H. & Waaland, S., 2013. The molecular life of plants. Oxford: Wiley. A.M., Coupland, G., Dolan, L., Harberd, N., Jones, J., Martin, C., Sablowski, R. & Amey, A., 2010. Plant biology. Abingdon: Garland. Taiz, L. & Zeiger, E., 2010. physiology. 5th ed. Sunderland: Sinauer Journals Plant Physiology, Planta, Physiologia Plantarum, Plant Cell and Environment SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code. MODULE CODE: CORR2026 MODULE TITLE: Plant Production and Propagation CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 5 JACS CODE: C200 PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Y SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)
on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-2018 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 110 MODULE LEADER: Mr Rupert Bannister OTHER MODULE STAFF: Subject Specialists SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Social and environmental influences on horticultural systems are investigated in the context of economic viability of enterprises. Environmental resource management is discussed in relation to sustainable development (principles, concepts and indicators). Responsible and socially (or market) acceptable enterprise models are reviewed with reference to policy and regulatory drivers. The effect of market influences on horticultural enterprises are critiqued. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 25 Classroom delivery of key module concepts Practical Classes and Workshops 20 Guided student led analysis of case study enterprises and key topics Seminar 5 Presentations by industry speakers Guided Independent study 150 Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 Formal examination - to cover LO1 and LO2. 100% Total = 100% T Total = 100% Coursework C1 Case study - to cover LO3, 4 and 5. 100% Total = 100% Practical P Total = 100% Updated by: Rupert Bannister Date: 26/06/17 Approved by: Dr James Wagstaffe Date: 26/06/17 Recommended Texts and Sources: Blewitt, J., 2008. Understanding sustainable development. London: Earthscan. Dresner, S., 2008. The principles of sustainability. 2nd ed. Abingdon: Earthscan. Epstein, M.J. & Buhovac, A.R., 2014. Making sustainability work: best practices in managing and measuring corporate, social environmental and economic impacts. 2nd ed. Sheffield: Greenleaf Publishing. Rogers, P.P., Jalal, K.F. & Boyd, J.A., 2008. An introduction to sustainable development. Abingdon: Earthscan. Weybrecht , G., 2014. The sustainable MBA: a business to sustainability. 2nd ed. Chichester: Wiley. Horticultural Press: Horticulture Week, The Garden.