Plant Pathology (AGRI30042)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Formerly BIOL30006 Plant Health and Improvement
This subject outlines the methods used to identify pathogens causing plant diseases, the consequences of diseases for plant productivity, and control of plant diseases. The links between classic plant pathology and modern molecular pathology techniques are explored as plant breeders and pathologists seek novel integrated disease management procedures to control pathogens.
Topics covered include:
- Taxonomy, identification and biology of the main groups of plant pathogens and abiotic causes of plant diseases
- Host pathogen relationships, and the nature of disease resistance and pathogenesis
- Methods to identify pathogens, and development of tools for diagnosis
- Processes leading to plant disease epidemics and their evaluation
- Evolutionary processes and genetic variability of plant and pathogen populations
- Management and integrated control of plant diseases
Practical work includes:
- Identification and diagnosis of common diseases
- Development of skills in research techniques and methodology in plant pathology
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will:
- Be familiar with the biology and taxonomy of the major biotic causes of disease
- Be aware of the factors leading to disease epidemics
- Be capable of diagnosing common diseases of agricultural and horticultural crops
- Be able to formulate a practicable approach to integrated disease control in commercial plant species
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed their:
- Capacity to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Ability to integrate knowledge from different disciplines
- Communication skills, through written and oral presentations
- Quantitative analysis skills
- Sense of intellectual curiosity
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOTA20001 | Green Planet: Plants and the Environment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20026 | Plant Growth Processes | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
BIOL30006 AGRI30032
Recommended background knowledge
AGRI20026 or equivalent
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Mid-semester examination held at approximately week 6 or week 7
| From Week 6 to Week 7 | 30% |
One word assignment based on the practical classes to identify a post harvest disease, due at approximately week 6 or week 7
| From Week 6 to Week 7 | 10% |
One assignment comprising a collection of plant diseases
| End of semester | 20% |
Exam
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paul Taylor Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours total - 24 hours of lectures, 36 hours of practicals. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 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 Major Sustainable Production Major Production Animal Health Major Plant and Soil Science Major Agricultural Science Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED - 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: 3 November 2022