BT1001 - Introduction to Plant Science

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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This subject introduces students to the diversity of plants found in the tropics, including aspects of their structure, reproduction, distribution, classification and evolution.

Learning Outcomes

• to critically observe and interpret a range of plant materials;
• to develop basic laboratory skills, including the sectioning and staining of specimens;
• 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 learn how to use keys for identifying plants.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	Senior Chemistry and Maths B
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	BT1020 and AG1003

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	btpag.
Contact hours:	33 hours 33 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (5%); (15%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	Leone Bielig.
Contact hours:	33 hours 33 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (5%); (15%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.