bot3eec plant evolution and ecology

PLANT EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION

BOT3EEC

2014

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

This subject is concerned with advanced aspects of plant evolution and ecology, with an emphasis on how theory can be applied to practical conservation outcomes. In the component on plant ecology, the broad topics of fire ecology, habitat fragmentation, climate change and ecosystem resilience are introduced. These themes are connected by a focus on plant functional trait ecology. In the component on plant evolution, students are introduced to phylogenies and conservation genetics. There is a focus on the processes that drive plant evolution and the use of modern molecular approaches.

FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Morgan

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites BIO2POS, and either of BOT2AES or BOT2PDE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects BOT3ESE

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment size60

Enrolment information Availability of accommodation for field trip, capacity of bus for field trip transportation, 3rd Year lab currently unable to support more than this number of students. Academic merit

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Morgan

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Practical assignments and field trip reports50
Two 2-hour examinations50