CODE | 80812 |
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ACADEMIC YEAR | 2022/2023 |
CREDITS |
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SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR | BIO/02 |
LANGUAGE | Italian |
TEACHING LOCATION |
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SEMESTER | 2° Semester |
MODULES | This unit is a module of: |
TEACHING MATERIALS | AULAWEB |
The course provides the acquisition of the main knowledge on evolutionary lines, botanical nomenclature rules, taxonomic groups, including the characteristics of the main families of the Italian Flora and the use of analytical keys for their identification. Understanding the meaning and value of biodiversity.
Knowledge and understanding
The module has the following learning goals:
Competences and skills
Specifically, the student will be able to:
Frontal lectures (32 h)
Experiments in Laboratory and on-line field experiences (16 h)
Please refer to the AulaWeb platform for any specific updates to the teaching due to changes in the health and epidemiological situation.
The module will deal with the following main argument:
Taxomomy
Laboratory and practical experiences
Presentation slides
Main texts:
Reference texts:
Anatomy tables of vascular plants:
http://www.hortusbotanicuscatinensis.it/frame/botgenit.htm https://www.atlantebotanica.unito.it/
Other lessons in-depth analysis of various course topics, terminology, etc:
https://www2.palomar.edu/users/warmstrong/bot115.htm
Office hours: Anytime, fixed upon request by telephone and by e-mail (luigi.minuto@unige.it)
Office hours: Students are received after appointment with the lecturer by e-mail (paola.malaspina@unige.it), at the Department of Earth Sciences, Environment and Life (DISTAV), Palazzina delle Scienze 2, office floor II.20.
Office hours: Agreed directly with the teacher by e-mail (laura.cornara@unige.it).
LAURA CORNARA (President)
MARIA GUERRINA
PAOLA MALASPINA
LUIGI MINUTO (President Substitute)
Refer to the detailed timetable at the link: https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/ or at the DISTAV Web site
Examination methods
Due to changes in the health and epidemiological situation, please refer to the AulaWeb platform for any specific updates to the module.
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.
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.
Evaluation matrix
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Test |
Oral |
Herb. |
Weighted value % |
50 |
45 |
5 |
explain and describe plant structure and function |
X |
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apply methods of histological and anatomical investigations of plant tissues and organs |
X |
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compare the reproductive cycles of main plant taxonomic groups |
X |
X |
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describe structure and functions of reproductive organs in spermatophytes |
X |
X |
X |
distinguish the main taxonomic groups |
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X |
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identify the main Angiosperm families |
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X |
use the dichotomous recognition keys |
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X |
use floral diagram and formulas |
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X |
Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
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24/01/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
07/02/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
12/06/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
26/06/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
10/07/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
24/07/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
19/09/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Orale |
Frequency is strongly recommended. Attendance at the theoretical course will be sometimes monitored in order to check the interest to the course.