BOTANY
DESCRIPTION An introduction to basic plant botany and plant morphology, as well as the process of
plant identification.
LEARNING
HOURS 24 hours
Self Directed Learning
Units 1-4 are self directed study where students will perform research and or
set tasks followed by reviews promoting learning, engagement, debate and
group discussion. These units will be assessed by examination and learning
outcomes.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES By the conclusion of the unit of study, students should be able to:
1. Understand the basics of plant morphology.
2. Use a simple key for identification of specimens, applying knowledge of plant
morphological terminology.
3. Use the binomial system of plant nomenclature.
4. Outline plant taxonomy in terms of the major taxa.
5. Identify a number of selected plant families in terms of morphological and
phytochemical characteristics.
6. Outline the basics of photosynthesis.
ASSESSMENT This unit of study is assessed via:
2 x on line quizzes
1 x written assignment – due last week of study
Refer to Assessment Procedures and Assessment Tasks documents for full details.
COMPETENCIES Successful completion of assessment tasks for this unit satisfy the following Health
Training Package HLT07 Units of Competency
HLTHER603D Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary (Partial)
ATTENDANCE On Campus: 75% minimum.
PRE-REQUISITES Nil.
CO-REQUISITES Herbal Medicine 1A
RESOURCES NCC is a Wi Fi friendly site students are encouraged to use laptops/notepads etc.
Computer with internet access for log in into e-Learning for resources
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TEXTBOOKS Compulsory:
Tan, Eleanor. 2013. Botany of the Flowering Plants, 4th Edition
Recommended Reading / References:
Bell, A. 2008. Plant Form, Timber Press, Portland.
Clarke, I & Lee, H. 1989. Name that Flower. Melbourne University Press.
Gledhill, D. 1989. The Names of Plants. Cambridge University Press.
The Penguin Dictionary of Botany. 1984. Penguin Books. Ringwood, Vic.
Simpson, M. 2006. Plant Systematics, Elsevier Academic Press, Amsterdam.
Young, P. 1982. The Botany Colouring Book. Harper Perennial, New York, N.Y.
Van Wyk, B.E. & Wink, M. 2004. Medicinal Plants of the World. Briza
Publications
Pengally A. The Constituents of Medicinal Plants. 2004
CONTENT
• Botanical principles.
• Taxonomic methods and divisions in botany study.
• Taxonomy and the scientific binomial.
• Decoding the scientific binomial (Botanical name).
• Plant parts, and overview of structures and their functions.
• Photosynthesis.
• Monocots and Dicots
• Leaves- anatomical features, morphology, surface features and accessory
structures
• Flowers and Inflorescences.
• Pollination methods
• Fruits and seeds. Dispersal mechanisms.
• Roots and stems. Propagation techniques.
• Plant families, medicinal plant families.
• Using botanical keys to identify plants.
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