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Introduction
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Unit name | Science of Gardening 2 |
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Unit code | KPZ003 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
Discipline | Plant Science |
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Availability
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Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this unit, you will be able to:
1. Identify the major environmental constraints of plant growth for your situation.
2. Evaluate the suitability of a range of plant species or varieties for a particular environment.
3. Explain how different plant species can interact in a competitive or complementary manner.
4. Propose measures to attract desired organisms and to minimize unwanted organisms into an ecosystem.
5. Articulate a rationale for your garden design in terms of your identified priorities and limitations.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KPZ001
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 5 online modules |
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Assessment | Task 1: Five [5] Module Quizzes; Task 2: Four [4] Short Answer Questions; Task 3: Garden Design Brief and Draft Plan |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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