BOTANY AND PLANT DIVERSITY
Course objectives
General skills The teaching covers plant cytology, histology, anatomy, reproduction and systematics. The main objective of the teaching is to allow the students to acquire the fundamental knowledge about the structure and functions of plant cells, tissues and organs. Knowledge and understanding of classification methods. Concept of species, taxonomic ranks and nomenclature. Characters with taxonomic value of plant organisms (Cyanobacteria, Algae, Briophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms and Fungi). The teaching requires basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry acquired in high school, which is considered ascertained by passing the entrance test. The initial contents of the knowledge on the properties of atoms and molecules acquired during the teaching of General and Inorganic Chemistry (taught in the same semester). The teaching includes lectures and laboratory experiences, dedicated to learning basic histological techniques and the use of the optical microscope for observation of cells and tissues. Specific objectives A) Knowledge and understanding -Knowledge of the structural peculiarities of the plant cell, prokaryotic and eukaryotic, with reference to Cyanobacteria, Algae, Briophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms and Fungi -Knowledge and understanding of the various levels of plant organization: cellular, tissue, organ and organism - - Knowledge and understanding of the main methods to study plant cytology, histology and organography - Knowledge and understanding of the classification of flowering plants with a phylogenetic approach B) Applying knowledge and understanding - be able to use a specific terminology - practicing problem solving in Plant Biology - be able to identify plant cells and tissue types in the histological preparations. -be able to identify and recognize the main morphological characters and use tools (dichotomous analytical keys) for the recognition of plants C) Making judgements - acquire the ability to recognize the interrelations between structure and function at different levels of organization, from the subcellular to the organ level - learning by questioning D) Communication skills - be able to communicate what has been learned during the lectures, the laboratory experiences and during the study E) Learning skills - learn the specific terminology of the matter - logically connect the acquired knowledge - identify the most relevant topics of the matter
Channel 1
ALESSIO VALLETTA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
GENERAL BOTANY (6 CFU, 48 hours)
INTRODUCTION. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. Autotrophy and heterotrophy. Main differences between animal and plant cells. PLANT CITOLOGY. Biological membranes. Cell wall. Vacuole. Plastids. Peroxisomes. Cytoskeleton. Endomembrane system. Cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis in the plant cell. HISTOLOGY. Primary and secondary meristematic tissues. Adult tissues: epidermis, parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma, xylem and phloem, secretory structures. MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY OF PLANT VEGETATIVE ORGANS. Stem. Leaf. Root. REPRODUCTION. Vegetative reproduction. Flower. Seed. Fruit. Life cycles of fungi, algae, and plants.
PLANT DIVERSITY (2 CFU, 16 hours)
Systematics, general characteristics, evolution and reproduction of the taxa under study. Cyanobacteria. Algae. Fungi. Bryophytes. Pteridophytes. Gymnospermae. Angiospermae. Examples of symbiosis between photoautotrophic and heterotrophic organisms.
Main angiosperm families of Italian flora. Nympheaceae. Magnoliaceae. Eudicots: Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Fagaceae, Ranunculaceae, Oleaceae, Rosaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Lamiaceae. Angiosperms Monocots: Liliaceae, Orchideaceae, Poaceae, Arecaceae.
LABORATORY EXPERIENCES (1 CFU, 12 hours)
Observation of plant cells under light microscope: cell wall, plastids, and vacuole. Preparation of root, stem and leaf histological samples and observation under light microscope. Observation of some cyanobacteria, fungi and algae under optical microscope. Use of dichotomous analytical keys for identification of plant species, using a stereomicroscope. Visit to the Botanical Garden of Rome.
The part of General Botany will be held in March and April, while May will be dedicated to the part on plant diversity. The laboratory experiences will be held from mid-April to the end of May.
Prerequisites
The teaching requires basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry acquired in high school, which is considered ascertained by the university admission test. The initial contents of the teaching are linked to General and Inorganic Chemistry knowledge about the properties of atoms and molecules (taught in the first semester).
Books
- Botanica generale e diversità vegetale - Pasqua, Abbate, Forni - Piccin - IV Edition
- Botanica. Fondamenti di biologia delle piante - James D. Mauseth - Idelson-Gnocchi - III Edition
- Biology of Plants - Ray F. Evert,Susan E. Eichhorn - Zanichelli - VII Edition
Teaching mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e. in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
Frequency
Attendance at classroom lessons is not mandatory, while attendance at laboratory experiences is mandatory.
Exam mode
The exam consists of an oral test in which the candidate has to demonstrate: (1) to have acquired and understood the topics of this teaching; (2) to recognize and describe macroscopic images of the studied organisms, and micrographs of plant tissue and organ sections. The two parts of the exam have approximately the same importance for the final evaluation.
Bibliography
- A. Fahn - Plant Anatomy - Pergamon Press
- Crang R., Lyons-Sobaski S., Wise R. - Plant Anatomy - Springer
Lesson mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e. in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
ALESSIO VALLETTA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
GENERAL BOTANY (6 CFU, 48 hours)
INTRODUCTION. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. Autotrophy and heterotrophy. Main differences between animal and plant cells. PLANT CITOLOGY. Biological membranes. Cell wall. Vacuole. Plastids. Peroxisomes. Cytoskeleton. Endomembrane system. Cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis in the plant cell. HISTOLOGY. Primary and secondary meristematic tissues. Adult tissues: epidermis, parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma, xylem and phloem, secretory structures. MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY OF PLANT VEGETATIVE ORGANS. Stem. Leaf. Root. REPRODUCTION. Vegetative reproduction. Flower. Seed. Fruit. Life cycles of fungi, algae, and plants.
PLANT DIVERSITY (2 CFU, 16 hours)
Systematics, general characteristics, evolution and reproduction of the taxa under study. Cyanobacteria. Algae. Fungi. Bryophytes. Pteridophytes. Gymnospermae. Angiospermae. Examples of symbiosis between photoautotrophic and heterotrophic organisms.
Main angiosperm families of Italian flora. Nympheaceae. Magnoliaceae. Eudicots: Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Fagaceae, Ranunculaceae, Oleaceae, Rosaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Lamiaceae. Angiosperms Monocots: Liliaceae, Orchideaceae, Poaceae, Arecaceae.
LABORATORY EXPERIENCES (1 CFU, 12 hours)
Observation of plant cells under light microscope: cell wall, plastids, and vacuole. Preparation of root, stem and leaf histological samples and observation under light microscope. Observation of some cyanobacteria, fungi and algae under optical microscope. Use of dichotomous analytical keys for identification of plant species, using a stereomicroscope. Visit to the Botanical Garden of Rome.
The part of General Botany will be held in March and April, while May will be dedicated to the part on plant diversity. The laboratory experiences will be held from mid-April to the end of May.
Prerequisites
The teaching requires basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry acquired in high school, which is considered ascertained by the university admission test. The initial contents of the teaching are linked to General and Inorganic Chemistry knowledge about the properties of atoms and molecules (taught in the first semester).
Books
- Botanica generale e diversità vegetale - Pasqua, Abbate, Forni - Piccin - IV Edition
- Botanica. Fondamenti di biologia delle piante - James D. Mauseth - Idelson-Gnocchi - III Edition
- Biology of Plants - Ray F. Evert,Susan E. Eichhorn - Zanichelli - VII Edition
Teaching mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e. in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
Frequency
Attendance at classroom lessons is not mandatory, while attendance at laboratory experiences is mandatory.
Exam mode
The exam consists of an oral test in which the candidate has to demonstrate: (1) to have acquired and understood the topics of this teaching; (2) to recognize and describe macroscopic images of the studied organisms, and micrographs of plant tissue and organ sections. The two parts of the exam have approximately the same importance for the final evaluation.
Bibliography
- A. Fahn - Plant Anatomy - Pergamon Press
- Crang R., Lyons-Sobaski S., Wise R. - Plant Anatomy - Springer
Lesson mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e. in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
Channel 2
LAURA FATTORINI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
GENERAL BOTANY AND PLANT DIVERSITY (8 CFU, 64 hours)
INTRODUCTION. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. Autotrophy and heterotrophy. Main differences between animal and plant cells.
PLANT CITOLOGY. Biological membranes. Cell wall. Vacuole. Plastids. Peroxisomes. Cytoskeleton. Endomembrane system. Cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis in the plant cell.
HISTOLOGY. Primary and secondary meristematic tissues. Adult tissues: epidermis, parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma, xylem and phloem, secretory structures.
MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY OF PLANT VEGETATIVE ORGANS. Stem. Leaf. Root.
REPRODUCTION. Vegetative reproduction. Flower. Seed. Fruit. Life cycles of fungi, algae, and plants.
Systematics, general characteristics, evolution and reproduction of the taxa under study. Cyanobacteria. Algae. Fungi. Bryophytes. Pteridophytes. Gymnospermae. Angiospermae. Examples of symbiosis between photoautotrophic and heterotrophic organisms.
Main angiosperm families of Italian flora. Nympheaceae. Magnoliaceae. Eudicots: Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Fagaceae, Ranunculaceae, Oleaceae, Rosaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Lamiaceae. Angiosperms Monocots: Liliaceae, Orchideaceae, Poaceae, Arecaceae.
LABORATORY EXPERIENCES (1 CFU, 12 hours)
Observation of plant cells under light microscope: cell wall, plastids, and vacuole. Preparation of root, stem and leaf histological samples and observation under light microscope. Observation of some cyanobacteria, fungi and algae under optical microscope. Use of dichotomous analytical keys for identification of plant species, using a stereomicroscope. Visit to the Botanical Garden of Rome.
The part of General Botany will be held in March and April, while May will be dedicated to the part on plant diversity. The laboratory experiences will be held from April to the end of May.
Prerequisites
The teaching requires basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry acquired in high school, which is considered ascertained by the university admission test. The initial contents of the teaching are linked to General and Inorganic Chemistry knowledge about the properties of atoms and molecules (taught in the first semester).
Books
- Botany: An introduction to plant biology - 6th edition - J.D. Mauseth - Jones & Bartlett Learning LLC
- Raven biology of plants – 8th edition - R.F. Evert, S.E. Eichhorn – W.H. Freeman and Co. Publishers
- Botanica generale e Diversità Vegetale – IV edizione - G. Pasqua, G. Abbate, C. Forni – PICCIN
- Botanica - test di verifica. Pasqua G., Abbate G., Forni C., Iberite M. – PICCIN
Teaching mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e. in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
Frequency
Attendance at classroom lessons and laboratory experiences is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Exam mode
The exam consists of an oral test in which the candidate has to demonstrate: (1) to have acquired and understood the topics of this teaching; (2) to recognize and describe macroscopic images of the studied organisms, and micrographs of plant tissue and organ sections. The two parts of the exam have approximately the same importance for the final evaluation.
Bibliography
- Plant anatomy - A. Fahn - Pergamon Press
- Plant anatomy - R. Crang, S. Lyons-Sobaski, R. Wise - Springer
- Famiglie di Piante Vascolari italiane. P. Marchi, E. Pepe D'Amato, G. Bianchi G.- Università "La Sapienza" Roma
Lesson mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e. in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
LAURA FATTORINI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
GENERAL BOTANY AND PLANT DIVERSITY (8 CFU, 64 hours)
INTRODUCTION. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. Autotrophy and heterotrophy. Main differences between animal and plant cells.
PLANT CITOLOGY. Biological membranes. Cell wall. Vacuole. Plastids. Peroxisomes. Cytoskeleton. Endomembrane system. Cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis in the plant cell.
HISTOLOGY. Primary and secondary meristematic tissues. Adult tissues: epidermis, parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma, xylem and phloem, secretory structures.
MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY OF PLANT VEGETATIVE ORGANS. Stem. Leaf. Root.
REPRODUCTION. Vegetative reproduction. Flower. Seed. Fruit. Life cycles of fungi, algae, and plants.
Systematics, general characteristics, evolution and reproduction of the taxa under study. Cyanobacteria. Algae. Fungi. Bryophytes. Pteridophytes. Gymnospermae. Angiospermae. Examples of symbiosis between photoautotrophic and heterotrophic organisms.
Main angiosperm families of Italian flora. Nympheaceae. Magnoliaceae. Eudicots: Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Fagaceae, Ranunculaceae, Oleaceae, Rosaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Lamiaceae. Angiosperms Monocots: Liliaceae, Orchideaceae, Poaceae, Arecaceae.
LABORATORY EXPERIENCES (1 CFU, 12 hours)
Observation of plant cells under light microscope: cell wall, plastids, and vacuole. Preparation of root, stem and leaf histological samples and observation under light microscope. Observation of some cyanobacteria, fungi and algae under optical microscope. Use of dichotomous analytical keys for identification of plant species, using a stereomicroscope. Visit to the Botanical Garden of Rome.
The part of General Botany will be held in March and April, while May will be dedicated to the part on plant diversity. The laboratory experiences will be held from April to the end of May.
Prerequisites
The teaching requires basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry acquired in high school, which is considered ascertained by the university admission test. The initial contents of the teaching are linked to General and Inorganic Chemistry knowledge about the properties of atoms and molecules (taught in the first semester).
Books
- Botany: An introduction to plant biology - 6th edition - J.D. Mauseth - Jones & Bartlett Learning LLC
- Raven biology of plants – 8th edition - R.F. Evert, S.E. Eichhorn – W.H. Freeman and Co. Publishers
- Botanica generale e Diversità Vegetale – IV edizione - G. Pasqua, G. Abbate, C. Forni – PICCIN
- Botanica - test di verifica. Pasqua G., Abbate G., Forni C., Iberite M. – PICCIN
Teaching mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e. in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
Frequency
Attendance at classroom lessons and laboratory experiences is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Exam mode
The exam consists of an oral test in which the candidate has to demonstrate: (1) to have acquired and understood the topics of this teaching; (2) to recognize and describe macroscopic images of the studied organisms, and micrographs of plant tissue and organ sections. The two parts of the exam have approximately the same importance for the final evaluation.
Bibliography
- Plant anatomy - A. Fahn - Pergamon Press
- Plant anatomy - R. Crang, S. Lyons-Sobaski, R. Wise - Springer
- Famiglie di Piante Vascolari italiane. P. Marchi, E. Pepe D'Amato, G. Bianchi G.- Università "La Sapienza" Roma
Lesson mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e. in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
Channel 3
GIUSEPPE FABRINI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
LABORATORY EXPERIENCES (1 CFU)
Plant cell observation under optical microscope: cell wall, plastids and vacuole. Histological preparation of root, stem and leaf samples and observation under optical microscope. Observation of some fungi and algae under optical microscope. Use of dichotomous analytical keys for the recognition of plant species, using a stereomicroscope. Visit to the Botanical Garden of Rome.
Books
Botanica generale e Diversità Vegetale – G. Pasqua, G. Abbate, C. Forni – PICCIN ed.
Botanica – J.D. Mauseth – IDELSON-GNOCCHI ed.
Exam mode
The exam aims to verify the level of knowledge of the topics. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths (minimum grade 18/30, maximum mark 30/30 with honors).
Bibliography
- Plant anatomy - Fahn A. - Pergamon Press
- Plant anatomy - Crang R., Lyons-Sobaski S., Wise R. - Springer
- Famiglie di Piante Vascolari italiane - Marchi P., Pepe D'Amato E., Bianchi G. - Università "La Sapienza" Roma
GIUSEPPE FABRINI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
LABORATORY EXPERIENCES (1 CFU)
Plant cell observation under optical microscope: cell wall, plastids and vacuole. Histological preparation of root, stem and leaf samples and observation under optical microscope. Observation of some fungi and algae under optical microscope. Use of dichotomous analytical keys for the recognition of plant species, using a stereomicroscope. Visit to the Botanical Garden of Rome.
Books
Botanica generale e Diversità Vegetale – G. Pasqua, G. Abbate, C. Forni – PICCIN ed.
Botanica – J.D. Mauseth – IDELSON-GNOCCHI ed.
Exam mode
The exam aims to verify the level of knowledge of the topics. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths (minimum grade 18/30, maximum mark 30/30 with honors).
Bibliography
- Plant anatomy - Fahn A. - Pergamon Press
- Plant anatomy - Crang R., Lyons-Sobaski S., Wise R. - Springer
- Famiglie di Piante Vascolari italiane - Marchi P., Pepe D'Amato E., Bianchi G. - Università "La Sapienza" Roma
GABRIELLA PASQUA
Lecturers' profile
GABRIELLA PASQUA
Lecturers' profile
Channel 4
ELISA BRASILI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
GENERAL BOTANY (6 CFU, 48 hours)
INTRODUCTION. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. Autotrophy and heterotrophy. Main differences between animal and plant cells. PLANT CITOLOGY. Biological membranes. Cell wall. Vacuole. Plastids. Peroxisomes. Cytoskeleton. Endomembrane system. Cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis in the plant cell. HISTOLOGY. Primary and secondary meristematic tissues. Adult tissues: epidermis, parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma, xylem and phloem, secretory structures. MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY OF PLANT VEGETATIVE ORGANS. Stem. Leaf. Root. REPRODUCTION. Vegetative reproduction. Flower. Seed. Fruit. Life cycles of fungi, algae, and plants.
PLANT DIVERSITY (2 CFU, 16 hours)
Systematics, general characteristics, evolution and reproduction of the taxa under study. Cyanobacteria. Algae. Fungi. Bryophytes. Pteridophytes. Gymnospermae. Angiospermae. Examples of symbiosis between photoautotrophic and heterotrophic organisms.
Main angiosperm families of Italian flora. Nympheaceae. Magnoliaceae. Eudicots: Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Fagaceae, Ranunculaceae, Oleaceae, Rosaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Lamiaceae. Angiosperms Monocots: Liliaceae, Orchideaceae, Poaceae, Arecaceae.
LABORATORY EXPERIENCES (1 CFU, 12 hours)
Observation of plant cells under light microscope: cell wall, plastids, and vacuole. Preparation of root, stem and leaf histological samples and observation under light microscope. Observation of some cyanobacteria, fungi and algae under optical microscope. Use of dichotomous analytical keys for identification of plant species, using a stereomicroscope. Visit to the Botanical Garden of Rome.
The part of General Botany will be held in March and April, while May will be dedicated to the part on plant diversity. The laboratory experiences will be held from mid-April to the end of May.
Prerequisites
The teaching requires basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry acquired in high school, which is considered ascertained by the university admission test. The initial contents of the teaching are linked to General and Inorganic Chemistry knowledge about the properties of atoms and molecules (taught in the first semester).
Books
Botanica generale e biodiversità vegetale: Pasqua, Abbate, Forni (IV o V Edizione). Editore PICCIN
La biologia delle piante di Raven: Ray F. Evert. Editore ZANICHELLI
Teaching mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e., in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
Frequency
Attendance at classroom lessons is not mandatory. Attendance at laboratories is not mandatory but highly recommendend.
Exam mode
The exam consists of an oral test in which the candidate has to demonstrate: (1) to have acquired and understood the topics of this teaching; (2) to recognize and describe macroscopic images of the studied organisms, and micrographs of plant tissue and organ sections. The two parts of the exam have approximately the same importance for the final evaluation.
Lesson mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e., in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
ELISA BRASILI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
GENERAL BOTANY (6 CFU, 48 hours)
INTRODUCTION. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. Autotrophy and heterotrophy. Main differences between animal and plant cells. PLANT CITOLOGY. Biological membranes. Cell wall. Vacuole. Plastids. Peroxisomes. Cytoskeleton. Endomembrane system. Cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis in the plant cell. HISTOLOGY. Primary and secondary meristematic tissues. Adult tissues: epidermis, parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma, xylem and phloem, secretory structures. MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY OF PLANT VEGETATIVE ORGANS. Stem. Leaf. Root. REPRODUCTION. Vegetative reproduction. Flower. Seed. Fruit. Life cycles of fungi, algae, and plants.
PLANT DIVERSITY (2 CFU, 16 hours)
Systematics, general characteristics, evolution and reproduction of the taxa under study. Cyanobacteria. Algae. Fungi. Bryophytes. Pteridophytes. Gymnospermae. Angiospermae. Examples of symbiosis between photoautotrophic and heterotrophic organisms.
Main angiosperm families of Italian flora. Nympheaceae. Magnoliaceae. Eudicots: Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Fagaceae, Ranunculaceae, Oleaceae, Rosaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Lamiaceae. Angiosperms Monocots: Liliaceae, Orchideaceae, Poaceae, Arecaceae.
LABORATORY EXPERIENCES (1 CFU, 12 hours)
Observation of plant cells under light microscope: cell wall, plastids, and vacuole. Preparation of root, stem and leaf histological samples and observation under light microscope. Observation of some cyanobacteria, fungi and algae under optical microscope. Use of dichotomous analytical keys for identification of plant species, using a stereomicroscope. Visit to the Botanical Garden of Rome.
The part of General Botany will be held in March and April, while May will be dedicated to the part on plant diversity. The laboratory experiences will be held from mid-April to the end of May.
Prerequisites
The teaching requires basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry acquired in high school, which is considered ascertained by the university admission test. The initial contents of the teaching are linked to General and Inorganic Chemistry knowledge about the properties of atoms and molecules (taught in the first semester).
Books
Botanica generale e biodiversità vegetale: Pasqua, Abbate, Forni (IV o V Edizione). Editore PICCIN
La biologia delle piante di Raven: Ray F. Evert. Editore ZANICHELLI
Teaching mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e., in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
Frequency
Attendance at classroom lessons is not mandatory. Attendance at laboratories is not mandatory but highly recommendend.
Exam mode
The exam consists of an oral test in which the candidate has to demonstrate: (1) to have acquired and understood the topics of this teaching; (2) to recognize and describe macroscopic images of the studied organisms, and micrographs of plant tissue and organ sections. The two parts of the exam have approximately the same importance for the final evaluation.
Lesson mode
Learning methods include lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will give students a comprehensive understanding of the main topics covered in this teaching. The laboratory experiences are aimed at the preparation and observation of plant samples. Through these laboratories, in addition to the use of the optical microscope, students apply some histochemical techniques and observe cellular, tissue and organ types described during the lessons. Moreover, using a stereomicroscope, they identify the diagnostic characters useful for the recognition of the species.
Mainly traditional lectures, i.e., in the classroom, or distance teaching if necessary.
- Lesson code1047903
- Academic year2024/2025
- CourseBiology
- CurriculumBioecologico
- Year1st year
- Semester2nd semester
- SSDBIO/01
- CFU6
- Subject areaDiscipline biologiche