James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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BZ3620 - Tropical Flora of Australia
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | (BZ1003 OR AG1003 OR BT1001 OR BZ1007 OR BS1007 OR BZ1006) |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- 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. Students will be introduced to sources of information on the Australian Flora, principles of plant identification, and theoretical and practical issues in plant taxonomy and conservation.
Learning Outcomes
- develop an appreciation and understanding of the underlying factors involved in the conservation and management of tropical floras
- gain an understanding of the origins and development of the Australia flora
- gain experience in identifying plants
- undertake a mini-research project, introducing the scope and form of higher research degrees (honours and masters) available in the school
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (10%)
- Invigilated > Presentations - (15%)
- Report - (25%)
- Herbarium Field Book and Key - (50%)
Note that 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.
Assumed Knowledge: Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of botanical concepts and techniques covered in first year. BZ2480 (Restoration Ecology) is highly recommended.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BZ5620 BT3400 BT5400
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 7, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Jul 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Jun 2020 to Friday, 24 Jul 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 22 Jun 2020 to Friday, 03 Jul 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Susan Laurance |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Darren Crayn Professor Susan Laurance MR Stuart Worboys |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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