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303378 (v.2) Ornamental Plant Production Systems 302


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The Australian and world flower market. The major flower crops, carnations, chrysanthemum and roses. The wildflower industry. Pot plant production. Annuals and bedding plants. Wholesale and retail nursery management. Plant propagation. Plant production systems.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have described and understood the key factors that influence cut flower and potted plant consumption. Described and discussed the major factors influencing the marketable yield of flower crops and potted plants. Described each of the major cut flower crops and potted plant groups. Described and discussed the major variables influencing the intensive production of potted flower and potted plants. Describe and discuss alternative systems of plant propagation. Described and discussed various alternative potted plant production systems. Demonstrated critical thinking through individual study and tutorial discussions. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills through written assignments (projects) (timely, clear, concise, accurate, relevant). Demonstrated an ability to locate, evaluate, manage and use information.

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:

Hartmann, H.T., Kester, D.E. and Davies. F.T. (1997). Plant Propagation. Principles and Practices. 6th ed. Prentice Hall, London. Larson, R.A. ed. (1980). Introduction to Floriculture. Academic Press, New York. RIRDC (1997). The Australian Wildflower Industry. A Review. 2nd ed. Rural Research and Development Corporation. Canberra. Salinger, J.P. (1985). Commercial Flower Growing, London, Butterworths.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 30%. Seminars (2) 20%. Student Projects (2) 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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