303226 (v.2) Horticulture Plant and Soil Resources 101

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

4 x 4 Hours Quarterly

Syllabus:

Plant and soil resources used for agricultural, horticultural or viticulture production. Morphology, anatomy and physiology of angioperms. Plant growth and development and of exogenous and endogenous factors influencing these processes. Descriptive statistics and introductory probability concepts and distributions applied to laboratory data. Introduction to inferential statistics and experimental design and analysis.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this unit students will have- Explained and applied a variety of classification systems, particularly plant taxonomy, vegetative keys and soil classification. Collected information and identified plant resources suitable fora given situation and or purpose. Modelled the soil plant and atmosphere system and identified the major processes and endogenous and exogenous factors influencing plant growth and development. Described the function of plant structural components and explained how agricultural, horticulture and viticultural plants have been modified to achieve management objectives (e.g. harvest index and water use efficiency). Explained the individual plant physiological processes and described the links between these processes. Predicted how the soil's physical and chemical conditions will influence plant growth and development. Discussed how genetics and biotechnology are used and can be applied to modify single plants to achieve desired outcomes. Designed a simple experimental germination trial. Measured plant germination and seedling growth and development and analysed the data. Interpreted and followed oral instructions and participated in group tasks. Demonstrated an ability to meet deadlines.

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:

Bleasdale, J.K.A., (1984), Plant Physiology in Relation to Horticulture, 2nd ed, London, Macmillan Press. Anderson D.R, Sweeney D.J and Williams, T.A., (1994), Introduction to Statistics Concepts and Applications, 3rd ed, Minneapolis, West Publishing Company. Dickman G., (1998), Business Statistics, Melbourne, International Thomson Publishing Company. Handreck K.A and Black N.D., (1996), Growing Media for Ornamental Plants and Turf, Ultimo, New South Wales University Press. Mauseth J.D., (1998), Botany:An Introduction to Plant Biology, 2nd ed, Multimedia Enhanced Edition, Sudbury, Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Moore G., (1998), Soil Guide: A Handbook for Understanding and Managing Agricultural Soils, Perth, Agriculture Western Australia Bulletin No. 4343. Leeper G.W and Uren N.C., (1993), Introduction to Soil Science, 5th ed, Carlton, Melbourne University Press. Raven P.H, Evert R.F and Eichchorn S.E., (1992), Biology of Plants, 5th ed, New York, Worth Publishers. Reiley H.E and Shry Jr C.L., (1995), Introductory Horticulture, 5th ed, New York, Delmar Publishers.

Unit Texts:

Preece J.E and Read P.E., (1993), The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook, New York, John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 60%. Examination 40%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y