BB531: Plants, protists and fungi
The Study Board for Science
Teaching language: Danish or English depending on the teacher
EKA: N100064102, N100064122, N100064112
Assessment: Second examiner: External, Second examiner: None
Grading: 7-point grading scale, Pass/Fail
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Bachelor
STADS ID (UVA): N100064101
ECTS value: 10
Date of Approval: 11-03-2025
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Internal Course Code
Comment
Please notice that the field trip to 'Svanninge Bjerge' is in week 35.
Enrollment in this course costs DKK 200 per student. The students will be asked to pay a couple of weeks before the field trip via itslearning.
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to have fundamental knowledge of cell biology, evolution, classification, and systematics corresponding to the courses BB525 and BB537.
Course introduction
The aim of the course is to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the biology of plants, algae, protozoans, and fungi, and of their role in biological contexts. The course further provides the student with basic skills in the identification of the organisms.
Expected learning outcome
The learning objectives of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- describe the phylogenetic system and general trends in the evolution of the organisms,
- make preparations for microscopic examination of the organisms,
- use the acquired knowledge for precise systematic determination by means of keys, and explain the criteria used for such determinations,
- analyse the morphology and anatomy of the organisms with identification of important structures and tissues,
- describe the variability and relevant structures of the organisms in a given taxon,
- analyse natural plant communities and identify important ecological interactions within these,
- evaluate the connection between form and function and the organisms’ adaptation to the ecosystem.
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- The diversity of eukaryotes
- The biology of plants, algae, protozoans and fungi
- Systematic methodology with determination of selected organisms to genus or species level.
This includes a fundamental introduction to the organisms’
- systematics, taxonomy and evolution,
- composition, including molecular building blocks, anatomy, and morphology,
- development, growth and life cycles, and
- physiological and ecological function, as well as
- relevant aspects of the history and theoretical basis within the field.
Literature
- Evert & Eichhorn: Raven – Biology of Plants, Nyeste udgave
- Freeman, Frederiksen m.fl.: Dansk Flora, Gyldendal
- Kompendium på Blackboard
See itslearning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Exam element b)
Timing
January
Tests
Combined written exam and practical exam
EKA
N100064102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card - Exam number
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Duration
4 hours combined written exam and practical test.
Examination aids
The exam is without aids.
Internet is not allowed. However, you may access the "DE - Digital Eksamen" system, where you must download the written part of the exam and the template, at the start of the exam and hand in your answers at the end of the exam.
A magnifying glass is allowed and may be brought to the practical part of the exam.
Between the written part and the practical part, there will be a short break to change rooms. This break is also part of the exam and therefore no talking is allowed during the break.
ECTS value
9
Exam element a)
Timing
Autumn
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam a) | N100064101, BB531: Plants, protists and fungi |
Tests
Reports
EKA
N100064122
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
1
Prerequisites for participating in the exam a)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Participation in laboratory exercises, field work and field trips
EKA
N100064112
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
0
Additional information
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a).
Full and active participation in laboratory exercises, field work and field trips. Absence for a maximum of 2 exercises is accepted.
Full and active participation in laboratory exercises, field work and field trips. Absence for a maximum of 2 exercises is accepted.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
Planned lessons:
Total number of planned lessons: 90 hours
Hereof:
Common lessons in classroom/auditorium: 24 hours
Team lessons in laboratory: 36 hours
Team lessons in the field/excursion: 30 hours
Team lessons in the field/excursion: 30 hours
The course begins with a three-day fieldtrip to the field station in Svanninge in week 35. Here the students will practice determination of plants and vegetation analysis.
The rest of the course is based on 1 hour lectures followed by 2 hour lab exercises. The various groups of organisms are introduced with subsequent training in identification, microscopy, and more. Furthermore, an all-day excursion is included with collection and identification of algae and fungi.
Teacher responsible
Additional teachers
Timetable
Administrative Unit
Team at Registration
Offered in
Recommended course of study
Transition rules
Transitional arrangements describe how a course replaces another course when changes are made to the course of study.
If a transitional arrangement has been made for a course, it will be stated in the list.
See transitional arrangements for all courses at the Faculty of Science.