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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning : Architecture

211-021 Ecology (Surveying Course)

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Mr P. O'Shaughnessy

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

A course of 13 lectures and 26 hours of practical work (including some excursions) throughout one semester

Objectives:

By completion of the subject the student should:

  • be able to identify the major vegetation types in Victoria;

  • understand the import factors affecting their distribution;

  • be able to identify many of the more important genera and species of native plant.

Content:

A systematic study of Victorian vegetation types (such as forest, grassland) including identification of some of the more important plants species in Victoria. Environmental factors and their relation to the structure and distribution of vegetation in Australia and, in particular, in Victoria. Soil properties; nature of the soil profile; soil erosion and soil salinity.

Assessment:

One 90 minute theory paper and one 1-hour practical examination for pass and honours. Excursion reports will be assessed as part of the examination.
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