OVERVIEW

This teaching deals with the study of plant diversity in marine and coastal environment, a key element in the formation of marine scientists.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to marine plants and their biology and ecology . The course will include training in the identification of the algae and seagrasses with emphasis on the major groups and species of Mediterranean Sea.

TEACHING METHODS

lectures and laboratories

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Introduction to Cyanophyta. The biology and diversity of main red algae (Rhodophyta). Characteristics and diversity of Heterokontophyta, with  emphasis on Diatoms (Bacillariophyceae) and main brown algae (Phaeophyceae). Biology, structure, systematic and importance of green algae (Chlorophyta). Introduction to other main phytoplanktonic taxa. A first approach to marine fungi. Characteristics of seagrasses, with emphasis on morphology, biology and importance of the most common species found in the Mediterranean Sea. Introduction to structure and function of marine plant communities. Introduction to coastal vegetation (shores, salt marshes, mangroves  etc.).

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Graham L.E., Graham J.M, Wilcox L.W., Cook M.E. 2016. Algae 3rd edition. LJLM Press. In formato elettronico (pdf) http://www.ljlmpress.com/algae.html

- Dawes C.J., 1998 - Marine botany. John Wiley & Sons, New York.

- Van den Hoek C., Mann D.G., Jahns H.M., 1995 - Algae. An Introduction to phycology. Cambridge University Press.

- Cabioc’h J., Floc’h J.Y, Le Toquin A., Boudouresque C.F., Meinesz A., Verlaque M., 1992 - Guide des Algues des Mers d’Europe. Delachaux et Niestlé. Neuchâtel, Paris.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIUSEPPINA ALBINA BARBERIS (President)

LUIGI MINUTO

CARLO ALESSANDRO MONTANARI

MIRCA ZOTTI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

from 9 October

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Oral test on the topics of the program with "sight" recognition of a sample of one of the most important and / or common species

Exam schedule