2009 Course Handbook
BIOL816: Plant Ecophysiology
Learn how plants function at the cell, tissue, whole plant and community level. Processes that involve assimilation of sunlight, water, carbon dioxide and nutrient supply are highlighted. This unit draws on local examples and the international literature in using experimental data to illustrate principles. Live lectures will be taped for external students and tutorials available for all students. Compulsory practicals are offered in blocks of two and three days for both internal and external students. A substantial essay on an aspect of plant biology is requisite for this unit.
Live lectures will be taped for external students and tutorials available for all students. Compulsory practicals are offered in blocks of two and three days for both internal and external students.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 15 March; 28-29 March; 18-19 April) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Belinda Medlyn |
| Prerequisites: | |
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| NCCWs: | BIOL313 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science |