6 Mr R Hateley. 600-141 Biology of Cells and Organisms, 600-142 Genetics & the Evolution of Life Second semester 18 hours of lectures and 18 hours of practical work. On completion of the unit, students should be: competent in the identification, taxonomy and morphology of eucalypts, conifers deciduous hardwoods and other important elements of the Australian flora; aware of the distribution, characteristics and uses of many Australian forest species. Recognition of eucalypts and other native trees and shrubs, conifers and deciduous hardwoods; geographic distribution, properties, and uses of selected trees adn shrubs. A 3-hour written examination and written tests and practical assignments may be given throughout the course Costermans L Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia 1981 Rigby