Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 22)
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Year 2 Forestry.
Credit points: 12.0
Coordinator: Dr J M Sasse.
Contact: 36 hours of lectures and 36 hours of practical work.
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should: understand elementary plant biochemistry; have introductory knowledge of molecular biology; have an understanding of the basic physiological processes that determine the growth and structure of trees and forests.
Content:
Cell molecules, gene expression and replication, cell structure and function, membranes, photosynthesis, hormones, nitrogen metabolism, growth and differentiation in trees, environmental effects on tree growth, water relations, nutrition, stress physiology, physiological models.
Assessment:
One written 3-hour examination at the end of the course. Marks may also be given for assignments and practical work.
Prescribed texts:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 22)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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