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BOTN12010 Botany of Aquatic Environments

Course details

This course is a study of the systematics, physiology and ecology of photosynthetic life of aquatic environments, including the cyanoprokaryotes (Domain Bacteria) dinoflagellates (Kingdom Alveolata), diatoms and brown algae (Kingdom Stramenopila), red algae (Kingdom Rhodophyta), green algae, and freshwater and marine plants (Kingdom Plantae). Brief mention is also made of the mosses and ferns. It provides an introduction to these groups, emphasising their morphology, evolutionary pattern and ecological importance. Field studies are undertaken as part requirement of the course.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: Prerequisite: BOTN 11004
Student Contribution Band: 7A
EFTSL: 0.12500
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2009 Term Two ROK
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