Course overview
A general introduction to the biology of plants. Lectures and practicals cover plant structure, function, classification, diversity, evolution and responses to environmental stress, providing a valuable basis for future plant-related courses.
- The Past: Plant evolution
- The Present: Vegetative Organs
- The Present: Reproductive Organs
- The Future
Course learning outcomes
- Explain how plant form, function, and diversity has changed through evolutionary time by identifying major historical events in the transition of land plants from aquatic to terrestrial environments.
- Interpret how plants change their physical environment and interact with other organisms by examining past and present evidence.
- Determine how the physiology of plants and their reproductive strategies can respond to changing environments.
- Develop skills in collecting, interpreting and presenting scientific observations in the field of plant sciences.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply plant biology principles to propose science-based solutions for real-world problems.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 52725
Section PR01
Size 80
Available 80
Class number 52724
Section PR02
Size 80
Available 80
Class number 52727
Section WS01
Size 90
Available 90
Class number 52726
Section WS02
Size 90
Available 90
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