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Plant Biology 1 (HORT10007)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Burnley)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject considers the evolution of plants, their structure and function, how they grow and reproduce, factors that inhibit growth, plant genetics and plant adaptations to particular environments. Laboratory practical classes will help students consolidate their understanding of the lecture material as well as provide exposure to lab-based experiments and the principles of experimental design.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- be proficient in the use of the light microscope;
- understand cellular organisation and transport mechanisms in plants;
- identify different microscopic plant tissues;
- have an awareness of the different photosynthetic regimes and their influence on plant growth and environmental tolerances;
- comprehend how photosynthesis and water stress affect plant growth;
- realise the importance of light to plant growth and development;
- understand how different plants reproduce; and
- appreciate how plant adaptations enable them to live in different environments.
Generic skills
- Exercise problem-solving skills (developed through practical exercises and lecture discussions);
- Think critically and organise knowledge (from consideration of the lecture material);
- Expand from theoretical principles to practical explanations (through practical work observations);
- Plan effective work schedules (to meet deadlines for submission of assessable work); and
- Develop skills of critical observation and analysis through practical exercises.
Last updated: 12 October 2023
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.
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: 12 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
Attendance at practical classes and assessments of practical workbook (25% of final mark), one mid-semester 1 hour written theory examination (25%), one mid-semester 30 minute practical test (12.5%), one final 1 hour written examination (25%) and one final 30 minute practical test (12.5%).
Last updated: 12 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rebecca Miller Mode of delivery On Campus (Burnley) Contact hours Lectures: 24 hours, Practicals: 27 hours, Tutorials: 12 hours = 63 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 12 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Evert, RF & Eichhorn, SE 2013, Raven Biology of Plants, 8th edn, WH Freeman & Company, New York.
Recommended texts and other resources
Bidlack, JE & Jansky, SH 2014, Stern's Introductory Plant Biology, 13th edn, McGraw-Hill, New York.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Associate Degree in 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: 12 October 2023