Courses & Units
Functional Plant Biology KPZ311
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 to drought stress, nutrient availability and light environment. These plant behavioural characteristics are essential for understanding the way plants 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 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Biological Sciences |
| Coordinator | Professor Tim Brodribb |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
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 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Define plant "stress" and explain what constitutes plant stress.
- Communicate the latest developments in research into plant responses to water, light and nutrients.
- Explain key techniques in modern plant physiology and interpret their application and limitations.
- Evaluate scientific research and communicate critique with professional scientists.
- Demonstrate effective writing skills in order to communicate effectively with relevant language with professional scientists.
- Construct and present logical arguments in an oral debate or discussion on a scientific topic.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KPA214 Plants in ActionMutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KPA373 AND KPA377Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 1-hr lectures weekly. Fortnightly practicals. |
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| Assessment | Report 2 (15%)|Presentation (20%)|Report 1 (25%)|Examination (40%) |
| 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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