606-201 The Living Plant

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: 600-101) and one of chemistry 610-141 plus 610-142, or 610-161 plus 610-162 (Before 1998: 610-121 plus 610-122).

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Topics studied include:

• the anatomy of plant cells, tissues and organs;

• photosynthesis, growth and development;

• plant-animal and plant-microbe interactions;

• water relations and environmental stress;

• plant nutrition;

• secondary metabolism; and

• flowering.

Emphasis is given to crop and native plants. Upon completion of the subject, students should gain:

• a knowledge of plant structure and physiological function in relation to the environment; and

• skills in designing experiments and in studying the anatomy and function of plants.

Assessment

One 3-hour written examination at the end of the subject; up to 3000 words of practical assignments.