Overview
Students enter Second Science Applied Plant Biology from the First Science Area of Study: Biological and Chemical Sciences (CK402) or First Science Area of Study: Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (CK404) provided they have passed First Science.
Elective Modules
The selection of elective modules in Third and Fourth Years may depend on the student having the necessary prerequisites. Elective modules must, therefore, be chosen in consultation with the appropriate Head of Discipline. In exceptional cases, the Academic Board of the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the College will be prepared to consider applications for alternative elective modules in Third Year. Modules that have been taken and passed in one year of study may not be re-taken in a subsequent year.
Examinations
The Fourth Science Research Project must be passed for the award of a BSc (Hons) Degree.
BSc Ordinary Degree - NFQ Level 7, Major Award
Students who pass Third Year may choose not to proceed to Fourth Year and may opt instead to be conferred with a BSc Ordinary Degree.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 60 |
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| AE2001 | Fundamentals of Ecology | 5 |
| AE2007 | Ecological Fieldwork and Analysis | 10 |
| BL2001 | Plant and Animal Genetics | 5 |
| GS2002 | The Evolving Earth | 5 |
| MB2905 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 5 |
| MB2906 | Principles of Microbiology | 5 |
| PS2001 | Introduction to Plant Biotechnology | 5 |
| PS2002 | Ecological Plant Physiology | 5 |
| PS2003 | Plant Identification | 5 |
| ST2001 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 5 |
| ZY2005 | Invertebrate Diversity | 5 |
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| BL3003 | Conservation Biology | 5 |
| BL3004 | Key Research Skills in Biology | 5 |
| BL3008 | Evolution 2—Diversity and Extinction | 5 |
| GS3007 | Evolution 1—Plant and Animal Evolutionary Origins | 5 |
| PS3003 | Plant Science Literature Review | 5 |
| PS3012 | Plants and Hostile Environments | 5 |
| PS3020 | Plant Biology Field Course | 10 |
| PS3021 | Plant Science Practical Skills | 5 |
| ST3001 | Biostatistics I | 5 |
| MB3005 | The role and ecology of microbes in the environment | 5 |
| 5 |
| Agriculture and Natural Resource Use in the Developing World (5) | |
| Environmental Remote Sensing (5) | |
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| BL3004 | Key Research Skills in Biology | 5 |
| BL4001 | Research Project | 15 |
| BL4004 | Frontiers in Biology | 5 |
| BL4006 | Sustainable Food Production | 5 |
| PS4006 | Genetic Manipulation of Plants | 5 |
| PS4021 | Sustainable Plant Pest and Disease Management | 5 |
| PS4024 | Crop Physiology and Climate Change | 5 |
| ST4001 | Biostatistics II | 5 |
| 10 |
| Landscape Conservation and Management (10) | |
| Advanced Ecology and Biogeography (5) | |
| Biological Work Placement (5) | |
| Environmental Impact Assessments (5) | |
| Evolutionary Ecology (5) | |
| Total Credits | 240 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc in Applied Plant Biology (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
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Communicate in oral and written reports about plant- and biotechnology-based issues with technical and non-technical audiences;
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Demonstrate an ability to undertake an independent research project;
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3
Design experiments, collect data, select and execute appropriate analyses and interpret and present results in appropriate formats;
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4
Assemble information on ecological issues and critically appraise it for scientific credibility and relevance;
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5
Be familiar with the application of plant biotechnology in the analysis and solution of environmental issues;
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Demonstrate an understanding of the biology of plants, and how they respond to a changing environment;
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Critically assess information on plant and biotechnology issues for scientific credibility and relevance;
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Demonstrate an understanding of the role of human activities on ecosystems and evaluate approaches to minimize or ameliorate negative impacts.
