Animal-Plant Interactions (C1110)
Animal-Plant Interactions
Module C1110
Module details for 2014/15.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will explore the ways in which animals and plants have co-evolved to produce current ecological relationships. It will cover: herbivory (including leaf/stem/root feeding, frugivory, seed and seedling predation); how plants respond to herbivory (chemical and physical defences); how herbivores respond to plant attributes (nutritional quality, architecture); indirect interactions (e.g. between insect herbivores, mediated through plants or parasitoids); pollination and seed/fruit dispersal; mutualisms (e.g. ant-plant interactions); impacts of herbivory on plants at the population and community level; and applied aspects (grazing management; herbivore pest control; conservation of interactions).
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a broad understanding of both positive and negative interactions between animals and plants, including the evolution of these interactions and, where appropriate, their applied significance
Comment upon and evaluate significant research developments that are taking place at the forefront of the field, setting them in the context of established knowledge
Critically appraise information from a range of sources, especially the primary literature, synthesise that information, and communicate in writing ideas, arguments and supporting or contrary evidence in a clear and logical manner
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A1 Week 1 | 50.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 12 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 000010000100 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 000012000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Class | 3 hours | 010110000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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