Undergraduate Course: Plant Evolution (PLSC10020)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Plant Science |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course considers the evolution of flowering plants, including their
origin, diversification, speciation and domestication as crops. It
integrates evidence from a wide range of disciplines, ranging from
paleontology, through ecology and biogeography to genetics.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 12:00 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of Biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| Exam |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Stephen Fry
Tel: (0131 6)50 5320/5321
Email: S.Fry@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr David Brewster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8643
Email: David.Brewster@ed.ac.uk |
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