Courses & Units
Functional Plant Biology KPZ311
Hobart
Introduction
This unit is designed to provide students with a state-of-the-art knowledge of plant function, focusing on central concepts of plant responses and adaption to drought stress,nutrient availability and light environment. These plant behavioural characteristics are essential for understanding the way plants are able to adapt to their environment whether under natural or agricultural conditions. Lectures will combine details about the evolution of key physiological pathways, with molecular and whole plant approaches to provide a holistic view of plant function.
Summary
| Unit name | Functional Plant Biology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KPZ311 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Plant Science|Zoology |
| Coordinator | Assoc Prof Tim Brodribb |
| Teaching staff | Prof Steve Smith, Assoc Prof Jim Weller, Dr Eloise Foo |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 16/7/2018 | 10/8/2018 | 3/9/2018 | 21/10/2018 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2018 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2018 will be available from the 1st October 2017.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2018: $1,148.00 | 2018: $2,126.00 | 010909 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KPA215
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KPA377 or KPA373
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Two one-hour lectures per week. Fortnightly practicals. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Internal assessment comprising: practical report (20%), grant review panel (10%), breakthrough mini-symposium (20%). Final exam (2 hours) (50%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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