Plant Evolution (BOTA30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will introduce the general principles and modern methods of plant evolutionary biology: how to discover the phylogeny (relationships) of organisms using both morphological characters and molecular (DNA) data; how to use this information to improve the classification systems of plants; how to study aspects of evolution, coevolution and historical biogeography; and how to integrate information from living and fossil plants to discover the past and date evolutionary events. Examples of the diversity and evolution of Australian plants - both fossil and living forms - will be used throughout this subject. Topics will include:
- discovering plant relationships phylogenetic systematics;
- evolution of vascular plants, especially flowering plants;
- fossil history of land plants;
- historical biogeography and evolution of Australian flora.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the subject, students should:
- have a knowledge of modern methods of phylogenetic systematics, including the application of morphological and molecular data
- have skills in analysing systematic data, including the use of computer interactive programs;
- understand how to infer evolutionary and biogeographic patterns;
- have a knowledge of the evolution and diversity of Australian flora.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BOTA20002 | Plant Biodiversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BOTA20004 | Flora of Victoria | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in practical work. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Assessment
Additional details
A 2000 word practical report (20%) due during the semester; a 15-minute oral presentation and 1000 word written report (20%) at the end of semester; a 3-hour written examination in the examination period (60%).
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mike Bayly Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week, 36 hours practical work during the semester, one-day excursion Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Botany Major Genetics Major Genetics Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Plant Science Major Botany Informal specialisation Botany Major Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Breadth options
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025