Plant Science

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this major, students should be able to:

• Categorise the biology of plants from molecular to field scales, and the technologies used to study them
• Apply field and laboratory techniques in the study of plants
• Compare plant diversity within a global and Australian context
• Critically evaluate empirical arguments
• Design and conduct plant focused experiments or empirical studies
• Apply statistical methods in the analysis and interpretation of data
• Evaluate the role of plant sciences to meet local and global issues such as food security, biodiversity conservation and climate change
• Write and give oral presentations to effectively communicate research findings
• Work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context; work collaboratively to accomplish common goals; understand and apply laboratory or field safety measures.