Module Details

Module Code: BOTA8003
Title: Plantsmanship
Long Title: Plantsmanship
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4214 - Botany
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module builds on previous knowledge and exposure to varied plant materials bringing greater detail and a broad understanding of identification, nomenclature and classification of plants used as Ornamental's in addition to plants in the context of food and as medicinal materials.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the classical approaches to plant classification and historical development of systematic's.
LO2 Evaluate using advanced detail the use of floral and vegetative characters in identifying plant materials.
LO3 Determine the identity of unknown plant materials using a step by step evaluation process.
LO4 Describe the diversity of ornamental, food and medicinal plants.
LO5 Critique modern approaches of plant classification.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Classical plant identification
The history and development of current plant classification. Character based (morphology) plant organisation and identification. Family, species and intraspecific variation classification. Floral and vegetative identification. Micro morphology. Varieties, cultigen and cultivars. Recent advances in classical taxonomy. Plant identification keys design. Strengths and weaknesses and relationship of classical approach of plant identification in comparison to modern methods. Importance in plant improvement and protection. Literature and centres of excellence.
Modern plant identification and classification
DNA fingerprinting. Protein profiling. Phenomics. Computer image analysis. Genome relatedness and classification. Plant reclassification. Introduction to DNA fingerprinting methods, southern hybridisation, PCR, SNP. AFLP, RAPD, ISSR, STMS. Use of modern methods in species and cultivar relatedness. Modern vs. classical methods in Botanical congress.
Plant Materials
Evaluate common and exotic plant collection materials of food, medicinal and ornamental function in detail. Critique of exotic ornamental s used in large gardens of the region. Recent food, medicinal and ornamental plant introductions into the Irish horticultural industry. Evaluate plant materials from different eras introduced in Ireland. Critique of the reasons of potential invasiveness of new plant introductions. Evaluate plant morphology with abiotic and biotic tolerance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Historical and new introduction plant materials
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Student identifies plant materials using classical character based methods and submits laboratory notes
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In class lectures and field trips Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Classical and modern plant identification methods Every Month 1.00 4
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student carries out plant materials evaluation Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 10.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures and field trips Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Classical and modern plant identification methods Every Month 1.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student carries out plant materials evaluation Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 10.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Henk Beentje. (2016), The Kew Plant Glossary: An Illustrated Dictionary of Plant Terms, 3rd. Royal Botanic Gardens,, UK, p.192, [ISBN: 1842466046].
  • Walter S. Judd, Christopher S. Campbell, Elizabeth A. Kellog, Peter F. Stevens, Michael J. Donoghue. (2015), Plant Systematics: A Phylogenetic Approach, 4th. Sinauer Associates, Inc, p.677, [ISBN: 1605353892].
  • John G. Hillier and Roy Lancaster. (2014), The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs, 8th. Royal Horticulture Society, UK, p.568, [ISBN: 1907057471].
  • Jitendra Kumar, Aditya Pratap, Shiv Kumar. (2015), Phenomics in Crop Plants: Trends, Options and Limitations, Springer, p.296, [ISBN: 8132222253].
  • Christopher Brickell. (2010), RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers, Dorling Kindersley, p.744p, [ISBN: 9781405354233].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Aubrey Fennell. (2014), Heritage Trees of Ireland, Collins Pr, [ISBN: 1848891598].
  • Roberto Fritsche-Neto and Aluízio Borém. (2015), Phenomics: How Next-Generation Phenotyping is Revolutionizing Plant Breeding, Springer, p.142, [ISBN: 3319136763].
  • Michael G. Simpson. (2010), Plant systematics, 2nd. p.752, [ISBN: 978-0123743800].
  • Francis Rose. (2006), The wild flower key, Frederick Warne, London, [ISBN: 9780723251750].
  • E. C. Nelson, (Editor), Compiled by Mary Forrest. (1988), Trees and shrubs cultivated in Ireland, Boethius Press for the Heritage Gardens Committee An Taisce, Clarabricken, Clifden, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, [ISBN: 0863141161].
  • Walter S. Judd and Christopher S. Campbell. (2007), Plant systematics, Third. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, Mass., p.620, [ISBN: 9780878934072].
  • Peter Wyse-Jackson. (1994), Irish trees and shrubs, Appletree Press, Belfast, [ISBN: 0862814200].
  • J. MCNEILL, F. R. BARRIE, W. R. BUCK, V. DEMOULIN, W. GREUTER, D. L. HAWKSWORTH, P. S. HERE. (2012), International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (Melbourne Code), Koeltz Scientific Books, [ISBN: 9783874294].
  • Aris G. Auders & Derek P. Spicer. (2012), RHS Encyclopedia of Conifers, First. Royal Horticultural Society, UK, p.1200p, [ISBN: 9781907057151].
  • Janet Cubey. (2011), Rhs Plant Finder 2011-2012, Royal Horticulture Society, UK, [ISBN: 9781907057182].
  • Deni Bown. (2008), RHS Encyclopedia of Herbs, Dorling Kindersley, UK, p.448, [ISBN: 978-1405332385].
  • B.D. Singh and A.K. Singh. (2015), Marker-Assisted Plant Breeding: Principles and Practices, Springer, p.514, [ISBN: 8132223152].
  • Brent D. Mishler. (2016), What are Species? (Species and Systematics), CRC, p.400, [ISBN: 1498714544].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Knapp, S.; McNeill, J.; Turland, N.J.. (2011), Changes to publication requirements made at the XVIII International Botanical Congress in Melbourne - what does e-publication mean for you?, PhytoKeys, 6, p.5–11.,
    http://www.pensoft.net/journals/phytokey s/issue/6/
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHORT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture 1 Group Elective 1