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 Introducing the main concepts and themes of the Lecture 20 module. Investigating physical and chemical properties of different soils and the effects of nutrient deficiency on plant growth and student led Practical Classes and Workshops 25 discussions and group analysis of primary experimental data (published) relating to soil science Invited speakers providing industry focussed Seminar 5 insights into soil fertility and soil alternatives Guided Independent study 150 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 200 Total 100 hours, etc) learning Weighting Name objectives Category Element Component Component Comments to include Formal examination to 100% E1 cover ALO1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. Total = 100% Written exam % T Total = 100% Lab report to cover ALO2, 60% C1 3 & 4. Coursework Soil Report - to cover 40% C2 ALO1, 4 and 5. Total = 100% % Practical P Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Dr Mark Nason 26/06/17 Dr James Wagstaffe 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
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
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