CREDITS: 10 FHEQ Level: 5 JACS CODE: C160 PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Yes SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module introduces students to the biology of algae and coral and the underlying principles of algal and coral culture. ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions] WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICAL E1 (Examination) % C1 (Coursework) 50% P1 (Practical) % or Pass/Fail (delete as appropriate) E2 (Clinical % A1 (Generic % Examination) Assessment) T1 (Test) 50% SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Newquay Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A MODULE AIMS: To enable students to acquire knowledge and skills related to algal culture that are directly applicable to hatcheries and nurseries servicing aquaculture industries, and to coral culture for the aquatics industry. ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: Describe the basic biology of algae and coral Discuss the principles of algal and coral culture Culture unicellular algae in vitro Discuss the role of unicellular algae in aquaculture Investigate the physiological and biochemical responses of algae and coral to environmental factors such as light, temperature and nutrients Describe and evaluate DATE OF APPROVAL: 01 July 2003 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnerships DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 01 Sept 2003 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Cornwall College DATE(S) OF APPROVED N/A TERM/SEMESTER: Autumn CHANGE: Additional notes (for office use only): SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.
CREDITS: 10 FHEQ Level: 5 JACS CODE: C160 PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Yes SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module introduces students to the biology of algae and coral and the underlying principles of algal and coral culture. ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions] WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICAL E1 (Examination) % C1 (Coursework) 50% P1 (Practical) % or Pass/Fail (delete as appropriate) E2 (Clinical Examination) % A1 (Generic Assessment) % T1 (Test) 50% SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Newquay Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A MODULE AIMS: To enable students to acquire knowledge and skills related to algal culture that are directly applicable to hatcheries and nurseries servicing aquaculture industries, and to coral culture for the aquatics industry. ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: Describe the basic biology of algae and coral Discuss the principles of algal and coral culture Culture unicellular algae in vitro Discuss the role of unicellular algae in aquaculture Investigate the physiological and biochemical responses of algae and coral to environmental factors such as light, temperature and nutrients Describe and evaluate DATE OF APPROVAL: 01 July 2003 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnerships DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 01 Sept 2003 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Cornwall College DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: N/A TERM/SEMESTER: Autumn Additional notes (for office use only): SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.
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