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11845
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
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| Scientific area |
Biochemistry
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Entry requirements |
None.
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Mode of delivery |
Face-to-face with recourse to e-learning
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Work placements |
Not applicable
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Learning outcomes |
This Course aims to convey the basics of Plant Biology to understand the plant cells, plant tissues and structure-function of different organs. Describe the evolutionary processes of adaptation along the phylogenetic scale.
At the end of the course the student should be able to combine the basic knowledge acquired in the Course to describe the plant cells, plant tissues and structure-function of different organs. Identify individuals from the different stages of plant adaptation.
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Syllabus |
Introduction to botany. Plant cell. Photosynthesis. Taxonomy and the study of the major families. General characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic algae, mosses and ferns. General characterization of Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. Plant tissues: primary and secondary growth, morphogenesis and differentiation; fundamental tissues, and vascular coating. Anatomy of root, stem, leaf and flower. Growth of cells and organs in plants. Processes regulated by plant hormones. Phytochemistry.
Practical Classes:
Structures of plant cells under the microscope.
The color of anthocyanins as function of pH.
Isolation of chloroplasts in spinach.
Study of chromoplasts in petals from Gerbera L in carrots and tomatoes.
Study of vacuoles in Allium cepa (onion).
Visualization of cells of C3, C4 and CAM plants on the Scanning
Electron Microscope (SEM). Visualization of microscope preparations.
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Main Bibliography |
1. Required reading
P. H. Raven; R.F. Evert; S. E. Eichhorn, (2005), Biology of Plants, 7th ed, W.H. Freeman, New York.
P. H. Raven; R.F. Evert; S. E. Eichhorn, (2007), Biologia Vegetal, 7a ed, Guanabara Koogan, Rio de Janeiro.
2. Recommended reading:
G. H. Orians; W. K. Purves; D. E. Sadava; H. C. Heller, (2003) Life: The Science of Biology, 7th ed, W.H.Freeman, New York.
K. R. Stern, J. Bidlack, S. Jansky, K. Stern, (2003), Introductory Plant Biology 9th ed, McGraw-Hill.
W.S. Viegas, L.M. Cecílio, (1998), Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Aberta.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Teaching methodology includes three aspects: Verbal - The transmission of the syllabus is fundamentally of an expository nature. However, it is also intended that there is room for interrogation / explanation. Intuitive - The use of audiovisuals to present thematic contents facilitates their understanding and learning. Active - Execution of individual and group work, namely: laboratory experiments, research of topics with tutorial guidance. Knowledge assessment: (16 points - 80%) - average of two tests or final exam) Evaluation of practical procedures (4 points - 20%). Failure to carry out practical work or reports implies failure in the course.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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