Abstract
This subject investigates the structure and function of the flowering plants (the angiosperms), the most successful plants on the planet and vital for our survival. Students will gain an appreciation for the role that plants have in human history and culture, and will learn about plant evolution, including how plants … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Plants and people: evolution, domestication and taxonomy;Plant molecules and cells;Photosynthesis and respiration;Growth, development and the plant life cycle;Flowers, fruits and seeds;Structure and function of stems, roots and leaves;Plant symbioses;Whole-plant biology: water and sugar movement; andPlant behaviour and environmental responses.
Assessment items
1. Topic Quizzes (1-5)
2. Practical Exam
3. Topic Quizzes (6-10)
4. Final Exam
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
explain the importance of flowering plants for life on earth;
2.
classify and distinguish between major plant groups and features, and name plants using binomial nomenclature;
3.
describe plant metabolic, cellular and developmental processes;
4.
identify and describe the structure of plant cells, tissues and organs, and relate these to their functions;
5.
collect, record, interpret and communicate experimental results; and
6.
apply knowledge from discrete topics to interpret and explain whole-plant biology.
Enrolment restrictions
Incompatible
Learning activities
Intensive School
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt University campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources (minimum: lab coat, safety glasses and covered footwear for lab-based practicals).