BOA401M3 : Microbiology
Course code | BOA401M3 | |||
Course title | Advanced Microbiology | |||
Credit value | 3 | |||
Core/Elective | Core | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Notional hours | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent Learning |
30 | 26 | 10 | 84 | |
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Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities | Lectures, Practical, Tutorial discussion, Seminar and oral presentation, Field based studies, E-learning and online based teaching. | |||
Evaluation | Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Overall mark = (6*MT+4*MP)/10 MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component | |||
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BOA402M3 : Genetic engineering
Course code | BOA402M3 | |||
Course title | Genetic Engineering | |||
Credit value | 3 | |||
Core/Elective | Core | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Notional hours | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent learning |
30 | 36 | 10 | 74 | |
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Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities | Lectures, practical sessions, field visit, tutorial discussion, assignments/presentations/group discussion by students, E – Learning and online based mode of teaching. | |||
Evaluation | Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination:70% Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination:70% Overall marks = (6*MT+4*MP)/10 MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component | |||
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BOA403C3 : Plant Virology
Course code | BOA403M3 | |||
Course title | Plant Virology | |||
Credit value | 3 | |||
Core/Elective | Core | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Hourly breakdown | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent Learning |
30 | 26 | 10 | 84 | |
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Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities | Lectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group discussions, field-based studies, E – Learning and online based teaching. | |||
Evaluation | Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Overall marks = (6*MT+4*MP)/10 MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component | |||
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BOA404M3 : Plant Responses
Course code | BOA404M3 | |||
Course title | Plant Responses | |||
Credit value | 3 | |||
Core/Elective | Core | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Notional hours | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent Learning |
45 | – | 10 | 95 | |
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Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities | Lectures, field experiments, tutorial discussion, small group discussions, reading assignments, E – Learning and online based teaching. | |||
Evaluation | In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination:70% | |||
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BOA405M3 : Biotechnology
Course code | BOA405M3 | |||
Course title | Biotechnology | |||
Credit value | 3 | |||
Core/Elective | Core | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Notional hours | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent Learning |
30 | 36 | 10 | 74 | |
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Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities | Lectures, practical, tutorial discussion, take-home assignments, seminar and oral presentation by students, field based studies, E – Learning and online based teaching. | |||
Evaluation | Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Overall marks= (6*MT+4*MP)/10 MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component | |||
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BOA406M3 : Horticulture and organic farming
Course code | BOA406M3 | |||
Course title | Horticulture and organic farming | |||
Credit Value | 03 | |||
Core/Elective | Core | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Hourly Breakdown | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent Learning |
30 | 36 | 10 | 74 | |
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Teaching learning Methods/Activities | Lectures, practical, tutorial discussion, take-home assignments, field based studies, E – Learning and online based teaching. | |||
Evaluation/Assessment Strategy | Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Overall marks = (6*MT+4*MP)/10 MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component | |||
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BOA407M3 : Independent study on Plant Science
Course code | BOA407M3 | |||
Course title | Independent study on Plant Science | |||
Credit Value | 3 | |||
Core/Elective | Core | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Hourly break down | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent Learning |
20 | – | 50 | 80 | |
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Teaching Learning Methods/Activities | Collection of plant specimens from various fields, standard tagging, wide reading on scientific topics | |||
Evaluation/Assessment strategy | Herbarium evaluation: 50 collected plant specimens : 30% Seminar (panel) evaluation: 20% End of Course examination: Writing essays on selected topics – End of Course Examination – 50% |
BOA408M6 : Research Project
Course Code | BOA408M6 |
Course Title | Research Project |
Credit Value | 6 |
Core/Elective | Core |
Prerequisite | Nil |
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Teaching and Learning Methods | Library and laboratory work, field visits, software and internet resource application, consultation with supervisor, presentation (oral and poster) |
Evaluation Methods | Mid-project Presentation – 15% Final Presentation 15% Research project report 70% |
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BOA409M3 : Rhizosphere Biology
Course code | BOA409M3 | |||
Course title | Rhizosphere Biology | |||
Credit Value | 3 | |||
Core/Elective | Elective | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Hourly Breakdown | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent Learning |
30 | 36 | 10 | 74 | |
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Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion,assignments/presentations/field visit by students, group discussions | |||
Evaluation Methods | Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Overall marks = (6*MT+4*MP)/10 MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component | |||
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BOA410M3 : Food Toxins
Course code | BOA410M3 | |||
Course title | Food Toxins | |||
Credit Value | 3 | |||
Core/Elective | Elective | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Hourly breakdown | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent learning |
45 | – | 10 | 95 | |
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Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures, presentation, tutorial discussion,assignments/presentations/laboratory visit by students, E – Learning and online based teaching. | |||
Evaluation Methods | In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination:70% | |||
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BOA411M3 : Cell Signalling
Course code | BOA411M3 | ||
Course title | Cell Signalling | ||
Credit Value | 3 | ||
Core/Elective | Elective | ||
Prerequisite | Nil | ||
Hourly breakdown | Theory | Practical | Independent learning |
45 | – | 105 | |
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Evaluation | In-course assessment(s):30%, End of Course Examination:70% | ||
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BOA412M3: Applied Bioinformatics in Plant Pathology
Course code | BOA412M3 | ||
Course title | Applied Bioinformatics in Plant Pathology | ||
Credit value | 3 | ||
Core/Elective | Elective | ||
Prerequisite | Nil | ||
Hourly Breakdown | Theory | Practical | Independent Learning |
30 | 36 | 84 | |
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Teaching and Learning Methods/Activities | Lectures, practical, tutorial discussion, take-home assignments, seminar and oral presentation by students, E – Learning and online based teaching. | ||
Evaluation | Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% Overall marks = (6*MT+4*MP)/10 MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component | ||
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BOA413M3: Conservation and Management of Plant Biodiversity
Course code | BOA413M3 | |||
Course title | Conservation and Management of Plant Biodiversity | |||
Credit Value | 03 | |||
Core/Elective | Elective | |||
Prerequisite | Nil | |||
Hourly Breakdown | Theory | Practical | Field visit | Independent Learning |
45 | – | 10 | 95 | |
Objective/s | · Provide knowledge on plant biodiversity and natural resources · Impart knowledge on conservation and management of plant biodiversity and natural resources of Sri Lanka | |||
Intended learning outcomes | · Explain the need of conservation and management of plant biodiversity · Design effective action plans for the management of plant biodiversity with special reference the endangered plant species, mangroves, forests, coastal vegetation. · Reframe sustainable management systems to conserve natural plant diversity and related ecosystems | |||
Course contents | · Plant biodiversity: Natural vegetation, forest resources, grass land, endemic and endangered species, coastal ecosystems and mangroves – special reference to Sri Lanka. · Threat to the plant biodiversity: natural hazards and exploitation of plant biodiversity due to human intervention, environmental pollution, urbanization, deforestation, sand mining, current coastal livelihood approaches, emission of gases, greenhouse effect, overconsumption, soil erosion, and degradation of ecosystems. · Conservation and management: Laws and implementation, Environmental protection act, integrated conservation and management projects and plans, sustainable utilization of existing plant biodiversity and ecosystems, reforestation, organized garbage disposal projects, conservation of plant genetic resources, policies and implementation for sustainable use. | |||
Teaching learning Methods/Activities | Lectures, tutorial discussion, take-home assignments, field based studies, E – Learning and online based teaching. | |||
Evaluation/Assessment Strategy | In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70% | |||
Recommended References | David and Hawksworth (2010). Management and the Conservation of Biodiversity. Springer Netherlands. Eddy van der Maarel, (2013). Vegetation Ecology. John Wiley and Sons Ltd. Hanum, F., Mohamad. A. L., Hakeem. K. R., Ozturk. M. (2013). Mangrove Ecosystems of Asia Springer Science+Business Media, LLC. Pullaiah P. (2015). Plant Biodiversity Conservation and Management.Daya Publishing House. |