BIO3091 Biology of Australian vegetation
Faculty of Science
BIO3091 Biology of Australian vegetation is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
This unit focuses on the factors influencing the distribution, composition and structure of vegetation and the characteristics of the component plant species that enable them to survive in diverse environments. Methods of quantifying vegetation structure, composition and physiological responses are covered in the practical course. Case studies will focus on Australian species. There is a four-day field excursion during the Easter break (fee payable).
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the broad characteristics of Australia’s major vegetation types;
- 2
Articulate the functional and structural differences between plants adapted to different environments;
- 3
Explain the fundamental physiological and ecological processes that influence vegetation types and their component species;
- 4
Demonstrate strong competence in methodological approaches used in the plant sciences, including the field collection, interpretation, analysis and synthesis of biological data;
- 5
Effectively communicate the results of field and project work in a range of modes and for a variety of audiences;
- 6
Work effectively, responsibly and safely in individual and peer or team contexts.
Workload and teaching
- 2 one-hour lectures or workshops per week
- 3 hours laboratory, field work or equivalent per week
- 7 hours independent study per week
Where it fits
BIO3091 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Joslin Moore
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Joslin Moore
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BIO3091?
BIO3091 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BIO3091 offered?
In 2020, BIO3091 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include BIO3091?
BIO3091 is part of Ecology and conservation biology; Environmental science; Plant sciences; and Zoology.