BB531: Plants, protists and fungi
Study Board of 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: 12-05-2020
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Comment
04014601 (former UVA) is identical with this course description.
Autumn 2020 Please notice that the field trip to 'Svanninge Bjerge' is in week 35.
Autumn 2020 Please notice that the field trip to 'Svanninge Bjerge' is in week 35.
Enrollment in this course costs 140 kr. per student. The students will be asked to pay a couple of weeks before the field trip via Blackboard.
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to have fundamental knowledge of cell biology, evolution, classification, and systematics.
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 issues. The course further provides the student with basic skills in the identification of the organisms.
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
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 Blackboard for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Exam element b)
Timing
Fall
Tests
Combined written exam and practical exam
EKA
N100064102
Assessment
Second examiner: External
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
Not allowed, a closer description of the exam rules will be posted under 'Course Information' on Blackboard.
ECTS value
9
Additional information
4 hours combined written exam and practical test without aids
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Fall
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
Full and active participation in laboratory exercises, field work and field trips. Absence for a maximum of 2 exercises is accepted.
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) .
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) .
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
The teaching methods within the natural science faculty are based on three phase model.
• Intro phase: 24 hours
• Skills training phase: 66 hours, hereof laboratory exercises: 36 hours and 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.