Flora of Victoria (BOTA90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Summer Term |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is designed for students wishing to take a summer course, and who are interested in the biology of native plants and plant communities and environments in Victoria. It is suited to students studying environmental science or environmental studies.
Topics covered include:
- biogeographic regions of Victoria: climate, landforms, geology, soils and vegetation types;
- biology of Victorian plants: intraspecific variation and adaptation to local conditions, ecotypes and clines, mallee plants, coastal plants, alpine plants;
- conservation and threats to the Victorian flora: weeds, diseases, pests, fire, extinctions.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have an understanding of the biogeography and biology of the Victorian flora;
- develop skills in identification of Victoria's plants; and
- appreciate the evolutionary history of, conservation value of and threats to Victoria's ecosystems.
Generic skills
- This subject should provide you with knowledge of the diversity and biology of the Victorian Flora, especially the vascular, flowering plants. It is presented in the context of understanding the natural regions and evolutionary history of Victoria.
- You should gain generic skills in identifying flowering plant families and genera by the use of identification tools, including both written keys and computer-based interactive keys.
- You should develop your observation skills and knowledge of plant structures.
- Through reports you should enhance your written presentation skills and abilities to interpret literature.
- Through field excursions you should learn to observe and describe vegetation patterns, and develop skills to enable you to discover more about the flora yourself.
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.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written assignments
| During the teaching period | 10% |
Written assignment
| At the start of Semester 1 | 25% |
A written examination in the summer semester examination period
| During the examination period | 65% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Mike Bayly Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 21 hours of lectures and 33 hours of practical work, including excursions full-time over two weeks in February Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 10 February 2020 to 20 February 2020 Last self-enrol date 12 February 2020 Census date 17 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 February 2020 Assessment period ends 6 March 2020 Summer Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Horticulture Informal specialisation BioSciences Informal specialisation BioSciences Major Botany Major Conservation and Restoration Major Conservation and Restoration Major Tailored Specialisation Major Environmental Science Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Environmental Science Major Sustainable Forests Major Sustainable Forests - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022