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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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The purpose of this module is to develop a sufficient level of understanding of plant evolution, ecology, physiology, anatomy, histology and growth and development to allow students to teach plant biology to Leaving Certificate students. The module integrates theory with practicals including selected Leaving Certificate Experiments in Plant Science. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Demonstrate a breadth of understanding of plant biology 2. Test and implement experiments to study plant science and write-up a detailed protocol for each which will enable a novice teacher with no experience of plant biology to repeat the experiments. 3. Design experiments in plant biology suitable for Leaving Certificate Biology students or for classroom demonstration. 4. Critically discuss plant evolution, reproduction, physiology and development. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Plant evolution. Role of water in plant evolution; advances in reproduction and water availability; Changes from algae to bryophytes; changes fromn bryophytes to non-seed vascular plants; changes from non-seed vascular plants to gymnosperms; changes from gymnosperms to angiosperms. Plant reproduction. The evolution of reproductive structures; advantages of flowers; advantages of fruits; flower and fruit structure; vegatative propagation.. Plant anatomy. Plant organs; plant tissues; cell types within the plant;. Photosynthesis. The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis; the light independent reactions of photosynthesis; photorespiration and C4 metabolism.. Water relations and movement. Water potential; uptake of minerals; water movement within the root; mechanisms of water movement; the structure of xylem; Phloem loading; the mechanisms of water and solute movement within the phloem; similarities and dissimilarities between phloem and xylem and water movement in these structures. Plant Growth and Development. Tropisms; plant growth regulators; the control of vascular cell differentiation; the control of root initiation; the control of shoot initiation; the control of flowering; plant responses to the environment - daylength;. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE312 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Last Revision | 16-JUL-09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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