303292 (v.2) Plant and Soil Resources 101

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Area:	Muresk Institute
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Fieldwork:	1 x 6 Hours Once-only
Syllabus:	Exploration of plant and soil resources used for agricultural, horticulture or viticulture production. Morphology, anatomy and physiology of angioperms. An understanding of plant growth, development and reproduction of of exogenous and endogenous factors influencing these processes. Plant selection based on physical and chemical soil characteristics and climate.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Identified major soil types and landscape units as related to agriculture, horticulture and viticulture. Used taxonomic keys to identify and to classify plants. Select plants for given climatic and edaphic circumstances, modelled the soil plant and atmosphere system and identified the major processes and endogenous and exogenous factors influencing plant growth, development and reproduction. Described morphological features of plants and describedthe function of plant structural components. Related soil conditions to plant growth predicting how soil physical and chemical conditions will influence plant growth and development. Interpret and follow oral instructions and participate in group tasks.Demonstrated an ability to meet deadlines. Developed the skills to communicate information related to plants and soils.
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:	Heffernan, D.A., (1987). The Australian Biology Dictionary, Melbourne, Longman. Moore, G., (1998). Soil Guide: A Handbook for Understanding and Managing Agricultural Soils, Bulletin No.4343, South Perth, Agriculture Western Australia,.
Unit Texts:	Anderson, W.K. and Garlinge,J., (2000). The Wheat Book: Principles and Practice, Agriculture Western Australia, South Perth. Forbes, J.C. and Watson, R.D., (1992). Plants in Agriculture, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Mauseth, J.D., (1998). Botany- An Introduction to Plant Biology, 2nd ed, Multimedia Enhanced Edition, Massachusetts, Sudbury, Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Uren, N.C., (1993). Introduction to Soil Science, 5th ed, Calton, Melbourne University Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	End of Semester Examination 40%, Practical Book 30%, Seminar 10%, Test 1 10%, Test 2 10%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Northam Campus Semester 1 Y