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303292 (v.2) Plant and Soil Resources 101
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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
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: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Northam 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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