AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The module has the following learning goals:

-main notions about plant cell, plant tissues and organs in higher plants;

- information about mechanism of plant growth and development;

- knowledge about different propagation modes and the reproduction of higher plants.

Specifically, the student will be able to:

-explain and describe plant structure and function, with particular reference to terrestrial plants; understand the use of the plants in daily human activities;

-apply methods of histological and anatomical investigations of plant tissues and organs;

-describe the structure and functions of reproductive organs of Spermatophytes and the different mechanisms of propagation and sexual reproduction.

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal  lectures  (5 CFU, 40 h)

Experiments in Laboratory or/and field experiences (1 CFU, 16 h)

Please refer to the AulaWeb platform for any specific updates.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Presentation slides Available on AulaWEB until the end of May.

Main texts:

Speranza A. e Calzoni G. L. Struttura delle piante per immagini. Ed. Zanichelli, Bologna, 2002.

Pasqua G., Abbate G., Forni C. Botanica generale e diversità vegetale. Ed. Piccin, Padova, 2019.

Pancaldi et al. Fondamenti di Botanica generale 3^ed. McGrawHill, 2023

Reference texts:

Solomon, et al. Struttura e processi vitali nelle piante. EdiSES, 2017.

Tripodi G. Introduzione alla Botanica sistematica EdiSES, 2006.

Anatomy tables of vascular plants:

https://www.atlantebotanica.unito.it/

other useful links:

http://www.actaplantarum.org/

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LAURA CORNARA (President)

PAOLA MALASPINA

MARIA GUERRINA (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

For lessons start and timetable go to the link: https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/

Please check the module Aulaweb page for timetable updates 

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

During June and July calls, the examination includes a written test in the form of a pre-selection test (online or in a computer room), which is useful for access to the oral examination. The test will cover topics from both modules: general botany, systematic botany, and related laboratory exercises.

The oral examination involves the recognition of an anatomical image and the discussion of a small herbarium, but covering all the topics of the program. The pre-selection test evaluations are valid for the summer session only (June, July and September) of the current academic year.

From September onwards, students who do not take or fail the pre-selection test by July must take an oral examination on the complete syllabus.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The written/oral exams will aim to assess not only if the student has reached an adequate level of knowledge, but also if he has acquired the ability to link structure and functions in plants.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Frequency is strongly recommended. Attendance at the theoretical course (Plant Biol. and Systematic Bot.) will be sometimes monitored in order to check the interest to the course. For the Laboratory it is essential to attend classes at least 75%