15 Dr Ian Woodrow First semester 24 lectures and 60 hours of practical work. To provide students with: a knowledge of plant structure and physiological function; practical skills in studying and identifying plants; skills in experimental methods. Plant Anatomy : Structure of plant cells and tissues (6 lectures, 15 hrs practical). Plant Physiology : The nutritional basis of plant growth - water, CO2 and inorganic nutrients; growth and development, environment and hormones. (18 lectures, 21 hours practical). Plant Taxonomy: Morphology and identification, taxonomy of angiosperms (24 hours practical). A 3-hour combined theory examination; practical book and slide preparation (Anatomy); log book and up to 3 practical reports (Physiology); practical test, practical book and plant collection (Taxonomy) Salisbury F H and Ross C Plant Physiology 4th edition 1991 Wadsworth Duigan S L The Families and Genera of Victorian Plants. School of Botany, University of Melbourne Duigan S L The Grasses, particularly those of Victoria, Australia. School of Botany, University of Melbourne