Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 174)
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1. Botany, Faculty of Science (v4, p174) : Next:606-204 | Prev:606-201
Credit points: 20.0
Coordinator: Dr G T Kraft
Prerequisite: Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (1995: 600-101)
Contact: 39 lectures (three a week) and 69 hours practical work, including up to three days of excursion
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
Students should gain a knowledge of:
- the variety and classification of algae (micro- and macro), lichens, vascular cryptograms, and flowering plants;
- develop skills in practical taxonomy and identification of major Australian plant groups;
- appreciate concepts of modern phylogenetic analysis as bases for framing evolutionary hypotheses within and between major plant groups.
Content:
Algae: survey of major groups, anatomy, cytology and taxonomy. Liverwort, mosses and ferns. Gymnosperms. Flowering plants: evolution, classification and identification.
Assessment:
A 3-hour written examination; two hours of tests during practical classes and/or at the end of the subject.
1. Botany, Faculty of Science (v4, p174) : Next:606-204 | Prev:606-201
2. Botany, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p77) : Next:606-204 | Prev:606-201
Credit points: 20.0
Coordinator: Dr G T Kraft.
Prerequisite: Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (1995: 600-101)
Contact: 39 lectures (three each week) and 69 hours practical work, including up to three days of excursion
Timetable: Second semester.
Objectives:
Students should gain a knowledge of:
- the variety and classification of algae (micro- and macro), lichens, vascular cryptograms, and flowering plants;
- develop skills in practical taxonomy and identification of major Australian plant groups;
- appreciate concepts of modern phylogenetic analysis as bases for framing evolutionary hypotheses within and between major plant groups.
Content:
Algae: survey of major groups, anatomy, cytology and taxonomy. Liverwort, mosses and ferns. Gymnosperms. Flowering plants: evolution, classification and identification.
Assessment:
A 3-hour written examination; two hours of tests during practical classes and/or at the end of the subject.
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2. Botany, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p77) : Next:606-204 | Prev:606-201
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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