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This course provides an advanced exploration of plant physiology, integrating molecular, cellular, whole鈥憄lant, and ecological perspectives to explain how plants function, survive, and adapt in a changing world. You will investigate the fundamental processes that underpin plant life — from photosynthesis and water transport to hormonal regulation and stress physiology — while developing the analytical skills required to interpret primary research and conduct independent scientific inquiry.
The course emphasises the mechanistic understanding of plant processes, the experimental approaches used to study them, and the relevance of plant physiology to global challenges such as climate change, food security, and sustainable agriculture.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is designed for students seeking a deep, research informed understanding of how plants grow, develop, and interact with their environment. The course examines the physical, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms that govern plant function, with a strong focus on critical evaluation of contemporary scientific literature.
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| Description | Value |
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| Students should possess a Howie laboratory coat and safety glasses. Further details of requirements can be found on the course's MyAberdeen page. The cost listed here is approximate. | 拢30.00 |
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 28,32 | Feedback Weeks | 31,34 | |
| Feedback |
Students will receive individual written feedback via MyAberdeen |
Word Count | 1500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply and communicate scientific knowledge of plant-environment interactions effectively. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate how plant morphology and physiology influence plant performance across multiple spatial scales and environmental contexts. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 34 | |
| Feedback |
Students will receive individual written feedback via MyAberdeen |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply and communicate scientific knowledge of plant-environment interactions effectively. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate how plant morphology and physiology influence plant performance across multiple spatial scales and environmental contexts. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse mechanisms by which plants adapt and respond to environmental change. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
| Feedback |
Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse mechanisms by which plants adapt and respond to environmental change. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Conduct and evaluate investigations of plant-environment interactions. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate how plant morphology and physiology influence plant performance across multiple spatial scales and environmental contexts. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse mechanisms by which plants adapt and respond to environmental change. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Conduct and evaluate investigations of plant-environment interactions. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Apply and communicate scientific knowledge of plant-environment interactions effectively. |
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