SLE203 - Plant Biology
Unit details
Enrolment modes: | (B) |
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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.