BIOS 2005 Botany

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300836

Coordinator Kristine Crous Opens in new window

Description From microscopic algae to giant flowering angiosperms, this unit develops students knowledge and understanding of plants on earth. The unit covers the topics of plant anatomy and morphology, classification and systematics, and evolution. Students will examine the major groups of plants: green algae, bryophytes, lycophytes, monilophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Laboratory and field work involves the study of common Australian plants and economically significant plants.

School Science

Discipline Botany

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Pre-requisite(s) BIOS 1001

Equivalent Subjects LGYB 5440 - Botany LGYA 5941 - Botany

Assumed Knowledge

Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry and ecology.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Online Quizzes 20 min per week (10 - 12 weeks) 20 N Individual
Report on Family Characteristiscs and plant biodiversity via Virtual Herbarium 1500 words 30 N Individual
Tasks from tutorials and practicals 1 hour per tutorial/prac 20 N Individual
Examination 2 hours 30 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Mauseth JD (2017) Botany: an Introduction to Plant Biology. 6th edn. Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett

Teaching Periods