Academic year2016/17
CourseNATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Code104EE
Credits6
PeriodSemester 2
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| FISIOLOGIA VEGETALE | BIO/04 | LEZIONI | 52 | |
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Knowledge
The students will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of plant physiology: cell compartimentation and membrane transport, photosynthesis, respiration, development and morphogenesis, control of flowering and plant hormones. Lastly, he or she will be aware of modern approaches for plant physiology.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability
to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.
During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Continuous assessment
Further information:
No specific kinds of evaluation or aspects of the evaluation/examination about which the student should be informed
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- participation in seminar
- Laboratory work
Attendance: Not mandatory
Teaching methods:
Syllabus
The aim of the course is to supply the fondamental elements of
plant physiology. The course focuses on the physiology
of photosynthesis, respiration. The course also
approaches the main issues related to morphogenesis and
cell differentiation and particular emphasis will be
used for the mechanisms involved in the flowering.
Lastly mineral nutrition and plant hormones will be
presented and discussed.
Bibliography
Taiz L., Zeiger E., Plant Physiology, Fifth Edition, Sinauer Associate Inc.
Slides of the course are moreover avalaible on line.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
