INNER LIFE OF PLANTS
BOT2ILP
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Inner Life of Plants explores the use of modern molecular and physiological techniques to study plant biology, with an emphasis on the analysis and explanation of the cellular processes that control the development, growth and productivity of plants. The ability of plants to acquire nutrients is investigated through hands-on practical experiments. The application of new molecular techniques is explored using real-life examples in the lectures, and a number of closely aligned practicals. The physiology component builds on concepts introduced in first year biology subjects, and is further developed in a series of hands-on practicals.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alison Kellow
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BIO1MGC and (BIO1APM or BIO1EEB)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Plant Physiology | Prescribed | Taiz, L and Zeiger, E 2010 | 5TH EDN., SINAUER ASSOCIATES INC |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss and describe mechanisms in plant nutrition, physiology and development.
- Activities:
- Lectures provide details on the mechanisms involved and laboratory sessions enable experiments to be conducted that illustrate the mechanisms in action. Two laboratory experiments written up as a scientific report, following format from 1st year (FSTE survival guide). Correct acknowledgement of other research is expected. Online collaborative wikis creates opportunity for students to work together to generate a lecture summary on an aspect of plant physiology.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply the scientific method to conduct laboratory experiments that address specific question(s) in the area of plant biology, and write an independent report for three experiments and, in addition, a conference style poster for one of the three experiments.
- Activities:
- Laboratory sessions enable experiments to be conducted that address question(s) related to plant biology. Two laboratory experiments written up as a scientific report, following format from 1st year (FSTE survival guide).
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Present experimental findings on a plant nutrition experiment as a short oral presentation.
- Activities:
- During a laboratory session students present their results to a group of peers and demonstrator (similar to speaking done in first year)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 130
Enrolment information: Quota due to limited laboratory space. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alison Kellow
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two practical reports (750 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| One 2-hour theory end of semester examination | 50 | 01 | |
| Online assessment (quizzes) (equivalent to 500 words) | 5 | 01, 02 | |
| One oral presentation (5 minutes) (equivalent to 250 words) | 5 | 03 | |
| In-prac assessment (work sheets) (equivalent to 250 words) | 20 | 01 |