NES3000 : Combinable Crops
NES3000 : Combinable Crops
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Paul Bilsborrow
- Other Staff: Mr Simon Parker
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module aims to provide students with detailed knowledge and encourage understanding of the physiological, agronomic and other key factors which affect the physical and financial performance of the major temperate combinable crops. Students will develop skills in researching, organising and presenting scientific information, in verbal and written forms, both individually and in small groups.
Outline Of Syllabus
Cereal physiology, agronomy and management as it influences growth and yield.
Tillage practices, G x E interactions on growth, yield and quality of cereals, canopy management, apical development and vernalisation, managing cereal rooting systems, lodging, dwarfing genes, soluble stem carbohydrates, source:sink relations, yield component compensation, cereal ideotypes.
Cereal quality and markets
Factors influencing global supply, consumption and trade of wheat and barley. Grain quality as influenced by genotype and the environment
Grain legume physiology and management
Oilseed Rape: growth, physiology and production
Techniques for successful establishment of oilseed rape, potential actual and record yields, canopy management, rooting, apetalous OSR, pre-harvest treatments, crop ideotypes
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Following successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1) demonstrate an understanding of the physiological basis of yield of the important temperate combinable crops,
cereals, oilseeds and grain legumes.
2) critically evaluate how management influences the growth, development and yield of the major temperate
combinable crops
3) critically evaluate the relationship between genotype, environment and agronomic management on crop
performance
Intended Skill Outcomes
Following successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1) further develop core skills in teamwork and oral presentation through active participation in seminars and
group tutorials.
2) further develop written communication skills within the continuous assessment programme through essay and
report writing and the provision of summary fact sheets to support seminar and group tutorials.
3) use the knowledge gained in the analysis of crop growth and development data to identify appropriate
management strategies to enhance crop performance
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:15 | 2:15 | End of module exam |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Revision for end of module exam |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Assignment submitted in Semester 2 (20%) |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 2:00 | 32:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | practical field based at Nafferton Farm |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 125:45 | 125:45 | Independent study |
Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will develop a deep understanding of crop growth and development with respect to improvement via agronomic management. Small group teaching enables students to communicate effectively and to develop their depth of understanding with respect to a range of subject areas linked to crop improvement. Fieldwork links the applied nature of the module with information on crop growth, development and management and further develops skills in terms of the handling and analysis of plant material.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written Examination | 135 | 2 | A | 80 | 3 from 7 |
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 20 | Nafferton Field Exercise report (2000 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written examination assesses a students understanding of the physiological basis of crop growth and yield of the major temperate combinable crops as influenced by variety, environment and management which is provided via the lectures and practical visits suplemented with relevant information from other sources.
The practical report enables students to integrate knowledge and understanding acquired over the course of the module and to develop key skills that are essential in practical, commercial and/or research situations.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES3000's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NES3000's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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