Course overview
This course aims to introduce students to the structure and function of plants with agricultural, horticultural and native ecosystem importance, with an emphasis on how plants respond and adapt to their environment affecting productivity, quality and survival. Students will be able to link their understanding of plant science with the management of plants. Students will learn laboratory skills and practice measurements commonly performed in plant science research. Students will also begin to develop their research, project management and groupwork skills through an independent group research project guided by an expert in plant science.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the basic concepts of plant growth and development, photosynthesis, nutrient and water use in plants
- Explain the physiological responses of plants to changes in their environment and interactions with other organisms
- Make basic measurements, commonly performed in plant science research, including identifying the basic anatomy of plants, measuring plant water and nutrient status, and detecting changes to photosynthesis
- Design and conduct a plant science research project, utilising skills in experimental design, creation of testable hypotheses, collection, analysis and interpretation of experimental data
- Work effectively as part of a group to manage experimentation within a plant science research project and communicate the outcomes of that project
Degree list
The following degrees include this course