Module Outline
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Australian Plant Biology 100
Australian Plant Biology 100
Module
National Code
State Code
46115
46115
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/09/1995
Field of Education
010903 - Botany
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To develop an understanding of the evolutionary
development of Australian flora.
To enable students to recognise the specialised
adaptions to low nutrient status soils.
To promote an understanding of the morphological
adaptions of native plants to cope with heat stress
and aridity.
To develop an awareness of the various adaptions
that enable the local flora to cope with fire.
To enable students to explain the ways in which
native plants cope with salinity.
To recognise the phenology, seasonality and
pollination strategies of indigenous species.
development of Australian flora.
To enable students to recognise the specialised
adaptions to low nutrient status soils.
To promote an understanding of the morphological
adaptions of native plants to cope with heat stress
and aridity.
To develop an awareness of the various adaptions
that enable the local flora to cope with fire.
To enable students to explain the ways in which
native plants cope with salinity.
To recognise the phenology, seasonality and
pollination strategies of indigenous species.
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Evidence Guide
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
Examination
Short-answer questions Essay
questions 30%
Internal Assessment
Tests 10% Activity Book
60% (Text work, field trip reports, laboratory exercises)
Internal Assessment 70%
Examination
Short-answer questions Essay
questions 30%
Internal Assessment
Tests 10% Activity Book
60% (Text work, field trip reports, laboratory exercises)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7035 | Applied Science Horticulture | Accredited course | |
| 4079 | Horticulture | Accredited course |