Foundations in Plant Science

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 2024
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Course ID
200456
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Campus
Waite Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Ag, Food and Wine
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Beth Loveys
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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.

  • Plant Growth, Development and Productivity 
  • Managing and maximising resources for growth 
  • Coping with the environment 
  • Plant Science Research Project 

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

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Waite Campus

Class number
Class number 20927
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 145
Available
Available 145
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130
Class number
Class number 20929
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G18
24 Feb - 24 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G9
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G18
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G9
Class number
Class number 20928
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G18
24 Feb - 24 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G9
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G18
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G9
Class number
Class number 20931
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 101
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 129
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 131
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 101
17 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 129
17 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 131
31 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 101
5 May - 12 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 101
19 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 129
19 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 131
Class number
Class number 20930
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 101
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 129
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 131
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 101
17 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 129
17 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 131
31 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 101
5 May - 12 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 101
19 May - 26 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 129
19 May - 26 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 131
Class number
Class number 25334
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 145
Available
Available 145
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of BIOL1003 Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells/BIOL1004 Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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