Courses & Units
Science of Gardening 2 KPZ003
Introduction
This unit aims to develop your awareness of the ecological processes operating in your garden, to assist informed decision making about garden design and management. You will explore the environmental parameters of your garden (e.g. macro and microclimate, geology, and soils), the nature of the complex interrelationships between garden organisms (including pollinators, herbivores, and pathogens), and how the origins and adaptations of plants determine their suitability to your purpose. This exploration of underlying ecological principles will inform your garden design in terms of preferred style, purpose, and practicability.
Summary
| Unit name | Science of Gardening 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KPZ003 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Biological Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Beatriz Contreras Planesas |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 11 Week Session Apr | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | 11 Week Session Oct | Off-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Week Session Oct | 30/9/2024 | 17/10/2024 | 8/11/2024 | 15/12/2024 |
| 11 Week Session Apr | 8/4/2024 | 23/4/2024 | 16/5/2024 | 23/6/2024 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify the major environmental constraints of plant growth for your situation.
- Evaluate the suitability of a range of plant species or varieties for a particular environment.
- Explain how different plant species can interact in a competitive or complementary manner.
- Propose measures to attract desired organisms and to minimize unwanted organisms into an ecosystem.
- Articulate a rationale for your garden design in terms of your identified priorities and limitations.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050101 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KPZ001 Science of Gardening 1Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 5 online modules |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Short Answer Question (20%)|Quizzes (x5) (25%)|Assignment (55%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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