SLE203 - Plant Biology

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(B)
Credit point(s):1
Previously coded as:

SBB203

EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:

M Gibson

Prerequisite:

One of SBB111, SLE111, SBB132, SLE132, SQA101, SLE103, SQB151 or SLE151

Corequisite:

SLE010

Contact hours:

1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour lecture per week, 6 x 3 hour practicals per trimester

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

Plant diversity in an Australian context is examined with emphasis on plant structure and function, growth and development, ecophysiology, floral structure and identification, taxonomy and nutrition.  Ecophysiology is examined in terms of adaptations to environment in the context of Climate Change.  The fungi, lichens and benthic marine macroalgae also are examined.  Ethnobotany forms a module within the unit.

Assessment

Practical work (assignment 1 – 10%, assignment 2 – 20%) 30%, practical test 30%, examination 40%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$565$565$1006$3450$3260

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.