2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BLGY1211 Applied Biology and Agriculture
10 creditsClass Size: 270
Module manager: Dr Henry Greathead
Email: H.M.R.Greathead@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The module will consider specific examples of plant and animal biotechnology, the domestication of both plants and animals, and animal health.Objectives
Nearly all organisms are exploited by man, or are at least affected by man’s activities. To effectively exploit living organisms we need to be knowledgeable about them.This module is all about how knowledge derived from biology is applied to the discipline of agriculture, animal health and biotechnology. These disciplines are excellent examples of how man exploits living organisms, i.e. their use, protection and control.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students should:
- Understand the process of domestication;
- Be aware of examples of plant, animal and microbial biotechnology;
- Understand mode of spread and control of some of the major diseases of animals
that are important in relation to public health.
Skills outcomes
There are opportunities to develop transferable professional skills:
- Problem solving (research-based learning);
- Sourcing relevant literature (self-directed learning);
- Time management (assessment).
Syllabus
Domestication, livestock revolution and associated environmental and public health challenges, animal health, plant and biotechnology.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 24 | 1.00 | 24.00 |
Private study hours | 76.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
76 hours - preparation for lectures, background reading, research and revision, preparation for practicals and in-course MCQ tests.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
In-course MCQ tests (time-limited).Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course MCQ | 2 x online MCQ tests (worth 10% each) | 20.00 |
In-course MCQ | End of module, in-course online MCQ (time-limited), restricted to a defined duration once the test starts, with randomisation of questions. | 80.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated.
Reading list
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