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1756 (v.7) Plant Biology 101
Area: | Department of Environmental Biology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | (Section A) Flowering Plants - structure and function of stems, roots, leaves and flowers, basic plant physiology, regulation of plant growth, development and environmental responses. (Section B) Characteristics, adaptations and life-cycles of bacteria, fungi, algae, liverworts, mosses, ferns and conifers. |
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Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Starr, C. and Taggart, R., (2001), 'Plant Structure and Function', Brooks/Cole. Campbell, N. A., (1999), 'Biology', 5th Edition, Benjamin/Cummings. Taylor, M. R., (1990), 'Student Study Guide for Campbells Biology', 2nd Edition, Benjamin/Cummings. Raven,P. H., Evert, R. F., Eichhorn, S. E., (1999), 'Biology of Plants, Worth, New York. Rost, et al, (1984), 'Botany, Wiley, New York. Kaufman, et al, (1989), 'Plants, their Biology and Importance', Harper and Row. Shaw, A. C., et al, (1965), 'Photomicrographs of the flowering plant', Longmans. |
Unit Texts: | Knox, B., Ladiges, P. and Evans, B., 2001, 'Biology', 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, Sydney. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Test One 15%. Test Two 15%. Completed Workbook and Reports - Plant Anatomy 15%. Completed Workbook and Reports - Plant Kingdom 10%. Final Examination 45%. |
Field of Education: | 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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