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Horticultural Plant Science (HORT90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Burnley)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject considers the evolution of plants, their structure and function, how they reproduce, cell physiology, energy transformations, metabolism, photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake and transport, plant nutrition and whole plant physiology.
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the structure of plant cells and tissues, the basic processes involved in the growth of plants and the integration of these processes in the physiology of plant growth.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students will have an understanding of:
- cellular organisation and processes in plants;
- plant tissues;
- photosynthesis, respiration and plant biochemistry;
- typical plant growth patterns;
- reproduction in the plant kingdom; and
- angiosperm breeding and reproduction
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject student should have:
- an understanding of plant structure, growth and biochemical processes
- the capacity to apply this knowledge to the conduct of practical research projects; and
- the ability to source relevant scientific journal articles and incorporate them into scientific report writing.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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 course requires all students to actively and safely participate in field excursions and laboratory activities. 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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
A 60 minute examination 20% (mid-semester), a 90 minute examination 40% (end of semester), two laboratory reports each equivalent to 1500 words 30% (due during semester) and participation in subject 10%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Virginia Williamson Mode of delivery On Campus (Burnley) Contact hours 48 hours comprising lectures (24 hours), practical sessions (24 hours). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Evert, RF and Eichhorn, SE 2013 Raven Biology of Plants, 8th edn, WH Freeman, New York.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Urban Horticulture Course Master of Urban Horticulture - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022