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Plant Diversity

Undergraduate | RMI-SCB300 | 2019

Course information for 2019 intake

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Become confident in recognising plant genus and species. Learn their characteristics, importance, application and place in the environment. Use taxonomy and classification to get acquainted with the unknown.

Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
-

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Plant Diversity

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:

    • Define characteristics, importance and applications of plants in agriculture, horticulture and environmental ecology;
    • Demonstrate knowledge of taxonomy and classification to identify unknown plants to genus or species level;
    • Recognise and identify relevant structures for vegetative growth and reproduction for the purposes of classification, identification and industrial applications;
    • Work independently and in teams to achieve these goals.

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

Others

Assumed knowledge and capabilities from SCB100, SCB110 and SCB120

Additional requirements

  • Attendance requirements - Students are required to attend five half days in Melbourne.
  • Other requirements -

    Students are required to attend five half days in Melbourne.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

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