Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 175)
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1. Botany, Faculty of Science (v4, p175) : Next:606-304 | Prev:606-302
Credit points: 14.0
Coordinator: Professor P Y Ladiges and Dr A Drinnan
Prerequisite: Botany 606-202
Contact: 26 lectures (two a week), 26 hours practical work (two hours a week)
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
Students should gain :
- a knowledge of modern methods of phylogenetic systematics, including the application of morphological and molecular data;
- skills in analysing systematic data, including the use of computer interactive programs;
- a knowledge of the evolution and diversity of Australian flora, both living and fossil groups of land plants.
Content:
Homology and form. Numerical methods in systematics - phenetics and cladistics. Classification of vascular plants, especially gymnosperms and angiosperms. Fossils. Historical biogeography. Australian flora.
Assessment:
A 1500-word essay; practical reports totalling up to 2,000 words; a 3-hour end-of-semester written examination.
1. Botany, Faculty of Science (v4, p175) : Next:606-304 | Prev:606-302
2. Botany, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p78) : Next:606-304 | Prev:606-302
Credit points: 14.0
Coordinator: Professor P Y Ladiges and Dr A Drinnan.
Prerequisite: Botany 606-202 or approved equivalent.
Contact: 26 lectures (two each week), 26 hours practical work (two hours each week)
Timetable: First semester.
Objectives:
Students should gain :
- a knowledge of modern methods of phylogenetic systematics, including the application of morphological and molecular data;
- skills in analysing systematic data, including the use of computer interactive programs;
- a knowledge of the evolution and diversity of Australian flora, both living and fossil groups of land plants.
Content:
Homology and form. Numerical methods in systematics - phenetics and cladistics. Classification of vascular plants, especially gymnosperms and angiosperms. Fossils. Historical biogeography. Australian flora.
Assessment:
A 1500-word essay; practical reports totalling up to 2,000 words; a 3-hour end-of-semester written examination.
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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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