bot2ilp inner life of plants
INNER LIFE OF PLANTS
BOT2ILP
2019
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 physiology component builds on concepts introduced in first year biology subjects, and is further developed in a series of hands-on practicals.The application of new molecular techniques is explored using real-life examples in the lectures, and a number of closely aligned practicals.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlison Kellow
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1MGC and BIO1APM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Plant Physiology and Development | Prescribed | Taiz, L. et al., 2015 | 6TH 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. Correct acknowledgement of other research is expected.
- 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.
- 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. Effectively communicate scientific information in written and verbal formats to different audiences.
- 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)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size130
Enrolment information Quota due to limited laboratory space. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison 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 (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01 | |
| One oral presentation (5 minutes) (250-words equivalent) | 10 | 03 | |
| Two In-prac assessment (work sheets) (250-words equivalent, each) | 20 | 01 |