BT3400 - Tropical Flora of Australia
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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This field-based subject is an advanced treatment of the Australian flora with an emphasis on understanding the distribution and diversity of the tropical flora. The interplay of Gondwanic and invasive elements, as well as the significance of non-angiosperm families in the Australian flora, will be developed.
Learning Outcomes
- to develop an appreciation and understanding of the underlying factors involved in the conservation and management of tropical floras;
- to gain an understanding of the origins and development of the Australia flora;
- to gain experience in identifying plants;
- to undertake a mini-research project, introducing the scope and form of higher research degrees (honours and masters) available in the school.
| Prerequisites: | BT2400 and BZ2400 or permission of HoS |
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| Census Date 08-Sep-2006 | |
| Coord/Lect: | btpag. |
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| Assessment: | (60%); (40%). |
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