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

The reading list is available from the Library website

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