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BT1001:03

Introduction to Plant Science

Cairns

HECS Band 2

33 hours lectures, 36 hours practicals. Semester 1.

Staff:

Assoc. Professor P Gadek.

This subject introduces students to the diversity of plants and micro-organisms, including aspects of their structure, reproduction, distribution, classification and evolution.

Learning Objectives:

to gain an appreciation of the diversity of plants and micro-organisms and their evolutionary relationships;

to gain an understanding of the structure and function of plants;

to develop basic laboratory skills, including the sectioning and staining of specimens;

to critically observe and interpret a range of plant materials;

to learn how to use keys for identifying plants.

Assessment by theory examination (55%); practical examination (25%); practical book (15%); class test (5%).