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 211-216 Forest Dendrology

Credit Points

6.25

Coordinator

Mr R Hateley

Prerequisites

600-141 Biology of Cells and Organisms, 600-142 Genetics & the Evolution of Life

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

12 hours of lectures and 18 hours of practical work

Subject Description

On completion of the unit, students should be: competent in the identification, taxonomy and morphology of eucalypts, conifers, deciduous hardwoods and important elements of the Australian flora; aware of the distribution, characteristics and uses of many Australian forest species. Content includes: recognition of eucalypts and other native trees and shrubs, conifers and deciduous hardwoods; geographic distribution, properties, and uses of selected trees and shrubs.

Assessment

One 2-hour written examination at the end of the semester and written tests and practical assignments may be given throughout the course.

Prescribed Texts
  • Costermans L, Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia. 1981 Rigby.
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