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Plant Diversity and Conservation - BIOL347
This unit provides an understanding of global and Australian plant diversity and the environmental factors that influence plant species distributions. The impact of humans on plant diversity is examined and plant conservation issues are considered. Topics include: an overview of Australian and global plant communities; classification and description of plant communities; plant distribution and vegetation structure in relation to environmental factors such as climate and soil type; methods for describing, monitoring, sampling and mapping vegetation; plant population biology; vegetation management within a landscape context; the impact of climate change on plants and communities; landscape fragmentation and invasive species; and ecosystem restoration. Field and laboratory work are important components of the unit.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | TBD - To be determined |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Michelle Leishman |
| Prerequisites: |
12cp in BIOL or ENV or ENVE or ENVG or GEOS units at 200 level |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science |
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