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The principles of plant development, including the basic anatomy of higher plants, and how they grow, respond to external stimuli and reproduce. Relationship between these concepts and developments in agriculture and biotechnology.
This course provides an introduction to the principles of plant development, including the basic anatomy of higher plants, and how they grow and reproduce. There will be a broad overview of the processes associated with the transport of water and mineral nutrients in plants, and the responses of plants to external stimuli and adverse growth conditions. In this course, the students have the opportunity to participate in trying a few practical basic plant science skills which would be useful to the study of plant ecology, plant-microorganism interactions, agriculture, horticulture and forestry. The students will appreciate the relevance of plant physiology principles to developments in agriculture and biotechnology.
By the end of this course, you should:* Understand the life cycle of plants, from germination through growth and development, to the induction of flowering and the formation of seeds.* Be able to discuss the developmental responses of plants to environmental factors such as light, gravity and cold temperatures.* Have an appreciation of plant growth and development, and how knowledge about these concepts has lead to improved productivity in modern agriculture.* An understanding of the scientific practice and principles of plant biology.* The ability to interpret experimental data.* Basic skills in plant laboratory science.* The ability to access and utilise the scientific literature on plant biology.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
BIOL111 (BCHM111)
BIOL252
David Leung
Paula Jameson
Reijel Gardiner
Campbell, Neil A. , Reece, Jane B; Campbell Biology ; 9th ed. ; Pearson, 2011.
Taiz, Lincoln. , Zeiger, Eduardo; Plant physiology ; 5th ed; Sinauer Associates, 2010.
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Domestic fee $865.00
International fee $3,788.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .