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<p>This unit addresses essential characteristics of the Australian flora and plant communities. The unit includes an introduction to plant ecology and plant physiology, with a focus on Australian examples, that will give students a functional understanding of the processes influening plant communities, and the problems they face in the modern world. Students will develop skills in identifying and classifying plants. The unit aims to get students `thinking like a plant`, giving them a fresh perspective on Australia`s unique flora, and the challenges in managing plant populations and communities.</p>
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<p>The unit content can classificed into three main areas of investigation: (1) Some essential plant biology and physiology, (2) the classification and phylogeny of the Australian flora, (3) the ecology of Austrlain plant populations and communites.<br>
Topics may include:<br>
1. Introduction to the Australian flora and its evolution.<br>
2. Botanical terminology.<br>
3. Ferns and fern allies; Gymnosperms.<br>
4. Introduction to Angiosperms; important families in the Australian flora.<br>
5. Monocot families.<br>
6. Photosynthesis and its ecological consequences.<br>
7. Pollination ecology.<br>
8. Seed ecology.<br>
9. Plants and fire.<br>
10. Plant life history strategies.<br>
11. Grazing ecology; plant defences.<br>
12. Plant biogeography.<br>
13. Threats to Australian plant communities.</p>
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<p>This unit addresses essential characteristics of the Australian flora and plant communities. The unit includes an introduction to plant ecology and plant physiology, with a focus on Australian examples, that will give students a functional understanding of the processes influening plant communities, and the problems they face in the modern world. Students will develop skills in identifying and classifying plants. The unit aims to get students `thinking like a plant`, giving them a fresh perspective on Australia`s unique flora, and the challenges in managing plant populations and communities.</p>
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<p>The unit content can classificed into three main areas of investigation: (1) Some essential plant biology and physiology, (2) the classification and phylogeny of the Australian flora, (3) the ecology of Austrlain plant populations and communites.<br> Topics may include:<br> 1. Introduction to the Australian flora and its evolution.<br> 2. Botanical terminology.<br> 3. Ferns and fern allies; Gymnosperms.<br> 4. Introduction to Angiosperms; important families in the Australian flora.<br> 5. Monocot families.<br> 6. Photosynthesis and its ecological consequences.<br> 7. Pollination ecology.<br> 8. Seed ecology.<br> 9. Plants and fire.<br> 10. Plant life history strategies.<br> 11. Grazing ecology; plant defences.<br> 12. Plant biogeography.<br> 13. Threats to Australian plant communities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050901 - Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2101">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBIO1001" target="_blank">SCBIO1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1001" target="_blank">SCENV1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1002" target="_blank">SCENV1002</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENVGC2712"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Define and describe the major Australian vegetation communities, and the plant families and adaptations which characterise these communities.</p>
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<p>Apply the terminology used to describe the tissues, morphological structures and reproduction strategies of the plant kingdom.</p>
K3
<p>Develop broad knowledge of the ecological interactions of plants that influence their function and persistence in the landscape.</p>
K4
<p>Describe the origins of Australian flora and the major contemporary environmental factors influencing it.</p>
K5
<p>Describe and discuss the threats facing Australian plant communities.</p>
S1
<p>Develop skills in plant identification of the Australian flora.</p>
S2
<p>Prepare plant material for dissection, and be able to interpret those sections.</p>
S3
<p>Describe the morphological features of plants, and relate these to plant function.</p>
S4
<p>Distinguish and characterise significant families and other taxa of Australian angiosperms.</p>
A1
<p>Apply knowledge of botanical keys to identify Australian native and introduced plants.</p>
A2
<p>Apply knowledge of ecological interactions to develop appropriate natural resource management plans in urban areas, native vegetation and modified landscapes.</p>
A3
<p>Design and implement vegetation surveys that are approriate for their intended purpose.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Quizzes, including early intervention task</p>
<p>Online Quizzes</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5
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<p>Herbarium assignment</p>
<p>Submitted plant collection</p>
<p>15-25%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1
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<p>Practical class assessments and participation, including field trip.</p>
<p>Assessments include in-class submissions, on-line quizzes, and completion of pre-practical tasks.</p>
<p>15-30%</p>
K2, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
4
<p>Final test</p>
<p>Online Test</p>
<p>15-25%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050901 - Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2101">View unit fees</a>
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