Handbook - Plant Ecology

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Overview

Topics include: plant-animal interactions, including herbivory, seed dispersal and pollination; biological invasions; disturbance, including life in fire-prone ecosystems and the effects of human influences on plant communities; plant regeneration, including reproduction and mating systems, and seed and seedling ecology; evolutionary radiations; plant ecological strategies. We incorporate evolutionary, population and community … For more content click the Read More button below. A five day field excursion during mid-session break is compulsory and will involve expense to individual students.

Topics include: plant-animal interactions, including herbivory, seed dispersal and pollination; biological invasions; disturbance, including life in fire-prone ecosystems and the effects of human influences on plant communities; plant regeneration, including reproduction and mating systems, and seed and seedling ecology; evolutionary radiations; plant ecological strategies. We incorporate evolutionary, population and community approaches to plant ecology, and include examples from Australia, and around the world. The course is not lecture based - rather, weekly meetings will be based on discussions facilitated and led by both lecturers and students.

A five day field excursion during mid-session break is compulsory and will involve expense to individual students.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: BIOS2011

Course Outline

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BIOS3061 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1191
Domestic Students	$5970
International Students	$5970

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