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Plant Biology 2 (HORT10016)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Burnley)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject aims to extend students’ knowledge of plant biology in both practical and theoretical areas. Students will use core knowledge obtained in Plant Biology I as a base to further their understanding of plant function. Additional areas of study in plant growth and development include respiration, nutrition, senescence, breeding systems, genetics, herbicide action, tissue culture and eco-physiology. Students will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of plant processes and be able to apply this knowledge to horticultural situations. Practical classes will provide a balance between lecture consolidation, experimental design and horticultural applications of biological plant growth principles
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- understand how the processes of photosynthesis and respiration result in energy acquisition and growth for plants;
- comprehend the importance of plant nutrients to growth;
- have an awareness of the importance of genes and gene expression in plants;
- understand the physiological mechanisms behind herbicide action;
- appreciate the effects of a changing climate on plant growth;
- understand the physiological basis of plant responses to diseases, decay and senescence;
- perform experiments testing various plant processes such as enzyme action, photosynthesis, plant nutrition, response to herbicides, effects of plants hormones and tissue culture;
- search the professional literature and develop good report writing skills based on the collation of scientific information; and
- become confident in the field of horticultural science.
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
HORT10007 Plant Biology 1
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: 11 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
1x 50 minute written examination - Mid Semester 20%, 1 x 1000 word practical report - Mid Semester 20%, 1 x 1500 word practical report - End Semester 30%, 1 hour written examination - End Semester 25%, Participation in subject - During Semester 5%.
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Virginia Williamson Mode of delivery On Campus (Burnley) Contact hours 24 hours lectures, 12 hours tutorials, 30 hours practicals = 66 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Evert, RF & Eichhorn, SE 2013, Raven Biology of Plants, 8th edn, WH Freeman & Company, New York.
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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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 October 2023