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15961
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
5
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| Workload |
PL(20H)/T(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Biochemistry
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Entry requirements |
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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 and the processes regulated by plant hormones. Photosynthesis and Respiration
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;
- Describe and discuss processes regulated by plant hormones, Photosynthesis, Respiration and plant breeding techniques.
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Syllabus |
M1- Introduction to botany. Plant taxonomy and the study of the major families. General characteristics of algae, mosses and ferns. General characterization of Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. Plant cell.
M2- 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.
M3- Processes regulated by plant hormones. Photosynthesis and Respiration. Plant breeding techniques.
Lab classes:
Structures of plant cells under the microscope;
The color of anthocyanins as a 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 C3, C4 and CAM plant cells on the Scanning Electron Microscope;
Visualization of microscope preparations.
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Main Bibliography |
P. H. Raven; S. E. Eichhorn, (2014), Biologia Vegetal, 8a ed, Guanabara-Koogan, Rio de Janeiro.
D. M. Hillis; H. C. Heller, S. D. Hacker; D. W. Hall, M. J. Laskowski; (2019) Life: The Science of Biology, 12th ed, W.H.Freeman, New York.
J. Bidlack, S. Jansky, K. Stern, (2013), Introductory Plant Biology 13th ed, McGraw-Hill Education.
W.S. Viegas, L.M. Cecílio, (2001), Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Aberta.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Teaching methodology includes: Verbal The transmission of the syllabus is fundamentally of an expository character. . However, it is also envisaged that questions and explanation also take place Intuitive – The use of audio-visual presentation of thematic contents facilitates the understanding and learning. Active -Implementation of individual and group work, including exercises, laboratory experiments, research subjects with tutorial guidance.
The evaluation will be:
-Theoretical: average of 2 tests or final exam (85%). The average of 2 tests must be equal to or greater than 9.5 points or a final exam, where it will be necessary to obtain a minimum grade of 9.5 points.
The 1st and 2nd tests are worth 20 points. Only students with a minimum grade of 6.0 values or more will be able to take the 2nd test.
The evaluation of practical classes will be carried out through an assessment test of practical knowledge (15%).
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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