Aquatic Botany

Cod y Modiwl: BR25820
Teitl y Modiwl: Aquatic Botany
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Helen Marshall
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Marco Arkesteijn; Dr Scott Tompsett; Dr Sarah Helyar; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Ifat Shah; Dr Jessica Adams

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Seaweed ID test: Under controlled conditions, students will identify down to species level several intertidal species of macrophyte. 60 Minutes	50%
Asesiad Semester	End of Term Assessment: 48 Awr 48 hour end of term assessment to run in the semester 2 exam period.	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Supplementary End of Term Assessment: 48 Awr 48 hour end of term assessment to run in the supplementary exam period.	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Supplementary Seaweed ID test: Under controlled conditions to be held in the supplementary exam period, students will identify down to species level several intertidal species of macrophyte . 60 Minutes	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate knowledge of diversity of aquatic algae and angiosperms, and evaluate their importance in aquatic ecosystems from a community perspective.
Discuss the influence of physio-chemical characteristics on physiology, ecology, reproductive biology, primary production etc. in aquatic algae and angiosperms across a variety of aquatic habitats.
Demonstrate the ability to accurately identify marine macrophytes to species level under controlled conditions.

Disgrifiad cryno

Aquatic Botany will to introduce students to the diversity of aquatic algae (micro and macro) and angiosperms. The module will explore the evolution, genetic diversity, biogeography, physiology, ecology etc. of these organisms.

Nod

The aim of this module is, through a series of integrated lectures and a laboratory practical, to provide students with a detailed understanding of the main groups of aquatic algae (macro and micro) and angiosperms, their physiology, ecology, evolution and genetic diversity, biogeography, physiology, ecology etc.

Cynnwys

The module begins by introducing the students to the diversity of photosynthetic cyanobacteria, algae (both micro and macro) and angiosperms occupying a variety of aquatic habitats. Further detail will be presented covering their physiology, adaptations, reproduction, biogeography, primary productivity, community interactions etc. The lectures will also cover the problems of invasives species and their genetics, and the applied uses of algae and marine vegetative habitats in the production of biofuels, aquaculture and in mitigating climate change.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Listening and oral skills during the lectures and subsequent discussions will be encouraged. The students will be expected to produce coherent written documentation for their examinations and field trip/practical reports.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will gain confidence and self-awareness of their personal skills and their ability to evaluate biological problems and objectively assess the quality of proposed solution. Feedback will be given where appropriate.
Datrys Problemau	Students will be encouraged to critically analyse information provided during the lectures and orally identify appropriate solutions where problems arise. Feedback will be given.
Gwaith Tim	Students will work effectively in pairs/small groups during field trips/practical classes. They will be expected to contribute to the planning and organization of the practical exercises, delegation of tasks through persuasion and negotiation, and the execution of techniques relevant to the practicals/fieldtrips with the cooperation of group members.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Outside the formal contact hours, students will be expected to research materials, manage time and meet deadlines. The practical classes/field trip will provide an opportunity for students to explore their own learning styles and preferences, and identify their needs and barriers to learning. Students will be able to review and monitor their progress and plan for improvement of personal performance through self-awareness and reflection.
Rhifedd	Collection of data in terms of quality and quantity. The students will be expected to scrutinise their techniques and interpret their results.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Subject specific concepts/techniques relating to aquatic macro/microphytes will be developed.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will research the topic beyond the depth and scope of the lecture material during their independent study using a variety of literature sources. They will be expected to produce academically appropriate reports and where necessary comment, evaluate and scrutinize information obtained/experiment conducted. Practicals will enable students to develop standard identification/surveying skills.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	The students will be required to access online databases such as ISI Web of Knowledge and Google Scholar to find primary literature. They will also be expected to be competent in the use of word processing programs and spreadsheets for delivery of assessed work.

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