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BZ5650 - Australian Land Plants: Recognition, Evolution and Diversity
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject will introduce students to plant identification techniques including
the use of interactive computer keys, classification and nomenclature or how plants
are named. Students will be introduced to ecosystem concepts and how to evaluate vegetation
communities. The distinguishing features and spotting characters of plant families,
particularly those common in tropical areas are introduced. Plant variation, adaptations
and diversity, as well as speciation and speciation concepts are discussed. This knowledge
is essential for competency in describing vegetation communities and understanding
environmental sustainability. Skills developed in this subject are fundamental to
ecological and environmental disciplines. This subject develops practical skills through
field and laboratory activities.
Learning Outcomes
- To gain an understanding of Australian plant diversity, speciation and evolutionary
relationships. To acquire a knowledge of the basic techniques of plant identification,
both traditional and computer interactive. To explore the major plant groups from
non-flowering to flowering plants. To learn the distinguishing features of common
plant families and some of their adaptations to the Australian environment. To apply
this knowledge to mapping plant communities particularly within the Queensland Regional
Ecosystem Framework.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Field report - (25%) - Individual
- Plant collection - (30%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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Students enrolling in this subject should have basic biological knowledge and an understanding
of basic botanical terminology.
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Availabilities
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Study Period 1,
External
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Betsy Jackes |
Lecturers:
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Professor Betsy Jackes, Dr Myles Menz. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures - Online
- 10 hours was Other - Online discussion/tutorial
- 30 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Study Period 2,
External
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Betsy Jackes |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures - Online
- 10 hours was Other - Online discussion/tutorial
- 30 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Study Period 7,
External
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Census Date 06-Jul-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Betsy Jackes |
Lecturers:
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Professor Betsy Jackes, Professor Darren Crayn. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures - Online
- 10 hours was Other - Online discussion/tutorial
- 30 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Study Period 11,
External
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Census Date 07-Dec-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Professor Betsy Jackes. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures - Online
- 10 hours was Other - Online discussion/tutorial
- 30 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.