Identifying Mosses and Liverworts

 

Gellir astudio 'Identifying Mosses and Liverworts' fel cwrs annibynnol ac fel cwrs allweddol ar gyfer y Dystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Ecoleg Maes ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth.

Ffeithiau Allweddol 

 

Iaith: Saesneg

Hyd: 13 Wythnos

Nifer y Credydau: 10

Tiwtor: Ruby Bye  

Dull Dysgu: Wyneb yn wyneb

Lefel: Mae’r modiwl hwn ar Lefel 4 FfCCH

Cod Modiwl: XS17010  

Ffi: £130.00 - Cynllun Hepgor Ffioedd

Gellir archebu lle ar y cwrs yma.

 

Overview

This course introduces the fundamentals of the identification of mosses and liverworts and develops general plant identification skills. Field and laboratory techniques and keys will be used on both collected material and specimens in the field. The emphasis will be on learning how to identify and record bryophytes, rather than learning a defined species list. Over the period of the course, a good range of common species and their ecology should become known.

Programme

Practical Workshops (4 x 3.5 hours)

  • Workshop 1: Introduction to major bryophyte divisions; structure, ecology, reproduction, lifecycle. Familiarization with some of the common terminology.
  • Workshop 2: Understanding and using resources for field identification; keys, websites and apps.
  • Workshop 3: Understanding and using microscopes for laboratory identification.
  • Workshop 4: The importance of recording; older and newer methods of making your observation count.

   Fieldwork (3 x 2 hours) covering:

  • Identification skills – field and laboratory
  • Field work to identify common species in a range of local habitats
  • Recording observations in a notebook and/or app
  • Preservation of specimens and producing a reference/voucher herbarium

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

  1. Observe and record, using the correct terminology, the key features necessary for the identification of bryophytes in the laboratory and field.
  2. Identify a range of common bryophytes using keys and reference material and relate species to their preferred habitat(s).
  3. Produce an annotated portfolio of specimens.

Assessments

  1. Test (25%)
  2. Portfolio - 1800 Words (75%)

Reading Suggestions

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course. 

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements. 

What Do I Need?

As this is an blended course, you would need the following:

  • Internet access.
  • Access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone; the use of headphones might also benefit.

Use of the Chrome web browser where possible.