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BIOSCI 323 : Plant Diversity
Undergraduate courseProject description
An introduction to plant systematics, plant reproductive strategies, and the evolution of plants with a comprehensive survey of the characteristics and distributions of the major plant groups. Coverage will also include classical and phylogenetic approaches to plant identification, and applications of systematics. Practical work will focus on tools for identifying plants, introduction to plant diversity in the lab and field, and development of a herbarium collection.
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Project outcome
By the end of this course, students will be able to: Describe how plants are classified, the key features of the major plant groups, and how their relationships and traits define taxonomy. (Capability 1) Analyse how plant diversity is affected by plant traits, distributions, and interactions with other plants and animals. (Capability 1 and 2) Characterise the deep cultural value of plants from M?ori and diverse international perspectives, the key threats to plants, and how these inform our approaches to studying and conserving plants. (Capability 4, 5 and 6) Employ professional skills in researching, discussing, and writing about contemporary taxonomic and conservation issues in botany. (Capability 2, 4, 5 and 6) Apply best practice methods for finding, collecting, identifying, and archiving plant specimens accurately and ethically. (Capability 1, 5 and 6)
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