606-201 Plant Structure and Function

Previously known as 606-201 The Living Plant.

Biology 650-141 and 650-142 (prior to 2004: 600-141 and 600-142); and chemistry 610-141 and 610-142 (or 610-121 and 610-122).

This subject integrates plant anatomy and physiology to explain the metabolic processes involved in plant growth and development. Topics studied include:

• 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.

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.

One 3-hour written examination at the end of the subject (65%); up to 3000 words of practical assignments (35%).