In this unit, you will learn about Australian plants, their taxonomy, distribution and economic uses. Emphasis will be placed on plant identification, so you can apply this knowledge in vegetation surveys, biodiversity conservation, and selection of plant species for economic development. The specimen collection as well as practical sessions and field visits that are scheduled during compulsory residential school will enable you to gain practical skills in plant identification and vegetation surveys.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE

The unit is content heavy and students found time management difficult when also completing other units.

Content should be reduced, refined and updated with new lecture material recorded. Some residential school activities could be removed or updated, alternatively consider an additional day for residential school.

Feedback from SUTE

The Moodle site could be refined so that information is easier to find.

The Moodle site should be reviewed and refined.

Feedback from SUTE

Assessment tasks were overall well received but the size, and associated cost of the plant collection assessment was considered prohibitive by some students. Comments were also received on the size and extent of the final quiz.

All assessment items should be reviewed. Digital options for the plant collection assessment should be considered rather than the extensive physical collection.

Feedback from SUTE

Staff passion within the unit was contagious and supported student learning and outcomes.

Staff should continue to support students.