11177 Botany
6cp; typically 3hr per week (dependent upon field trips, as prescribed in the semester schedule)There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate
Description
This subject introduces students to botany, horticulture and plant aesthetics –– interrelated fields that are integral to landscape architecture. Students learn how to observe, research, identify and document a range of plant species and associations and understand their horticultural requirements. In doing the above, the subject introduces foundational knowledge and skills for planting design, and invites students to develop an appreciation of plants and vegetation.
The subject is undertaken as a combination of lectures, tutorials and discussions, with the potential for some site visits and workshops.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
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