SLE203 - Plant Biology
Unit details
| Year | 2015 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBB203 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Maria Gibson |
| Prerequisite: | One of SLE103, SLE111, SLE132 or SLE151 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour class per week, 6 x 3 hour practicals per trimester |
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%, theory (2 x in-class tests (20% each) 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1096 | $1096 | $3863 | $3609 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.