BB531: Plants, protists and fungi
Comment
Autumn 2019 Please notice that the field trip to 'Svanninge Bjerge' is 26. August - 1 September 2019.
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to have fundamental knowledge of cell biology, evolution, classification, and systematics.
Course introduction
The course builds on the knowledge of cell biology, evolution, classification, and systematics acquired in the courses in biology and zoology in the first year (BB525 and BB537). The course gives an academic basis for further studies in terrestrial and aquatic ecology, population biology, and natural habitats in courses running in parallel to and later during the programme.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- Enter into academic collaborations and structure personal learning.
- Provide skills in conducting experimental investigations, critically evaluate biological theories, and express, evaluate and solve biological problems.
- Provide knowledge and understanding of scientific theories, experimental methods, and current research topics in biology, and how these are employed in biological discussions.
Expected learning outcome
- 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 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 Blackboard for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Exam element a)
Timing
Prerequisites
Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
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Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam a) | N100011101, BB531: Plants, protists and fungi |
Tests
Reports
EKA
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Additional information
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Prerequisites for participating in the exam a)
Timing
Tests
Participation in laboratory exercises, field work and field trips
EKA
Assessment
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Identification
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Additional information
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a) .
Exam element b)
Timing
Tests
Combined written exam and practical exam
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
ECTS value
Additional information
Re-examination in the same exam period or in immediate extension.
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.