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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| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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%. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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