305308 (v.1) Horticulture Plant and Soil Resources 501

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

4 x 4 Hours Quarterly

Equivalent(s):

10641 (v.2) Agronomy 101

Anti Requisite(s):

303292 (v.1) Plant and Soil Resources 101

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 are applied to laboratory data. Introduction to inferential statistics and experimental design and analysis.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of the unit the student will be able to: Explain and apply a variety of classification systems particularly plant taxonomy, vegetative keys and soil classification. Collect information and identify plant resources suitable for a given situation and or purpose. Model the soil plant and atmosphere system and identify the major processes and endogenous and exogenous factors influencing plant growth and development. Describe the function of plant structural components and explain how agricultural, horticulture and viticultural plants have been modified to achieve management objectives (e.g. harvest index, water use efficiency). Explains the individual plant physiological processes and describe the links between these processes. Predict how soilphysical and chemical conditions will influence plant growth and development. Discuss how genetics and biotechnology are used and can be applied to modify single plants to achieve desired outcomes. Design simple experimental germination trial. Measure plant germination and seedling growth and development and analyse the data. Interpret and follow oral instructions and participate in group tasks. Demonstrate 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, NSW 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:

Agronomy Report 20%, End of Semester Exam 35%, Major Assignment 30%, Practical Book 15%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.

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