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Course code: RRSS10136o15Semester: 2015/2016 summer
Name: Botany II
Major: Agriculture
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Aleksandra Halarewicz
Language of instruction: Polish / English
Learning outcomes: Learning outcomes and competences: The main goal of this course it to present to students main trends in plants evolution. Participants acquire vast knowledge of plant developments systematics and identifications. Knowledge: Review of bacteria and alga systematics, overview of bryophytes and ferns, e.g. their structure, life cycle, biological properties and geographical distribution. Knowledge of evolution and systematic of gymnosperms and angiosperms based on the most common plant families. Skills: A student demonstrates knowledge of plants evolution and systematic. He can recognize various plant species in their natural habitat. A student is able to indicate rare and endangered plant species as well as appoint horticultural and agricultural plants.
Competences: A student shows knowledge and understanding of problem concerning structure and function of plants on different organization levels.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of Plant Biology.
Course content: Bacteria and alga systematic. Structure, life cycle and biological threats of bryophytes and ferns. Classification, nomenclature and identification of gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Recommended literature: Biology/ Peter H. Raven, George B. Johnson/ St. Louis: Times Mirror/Mosby, 1986. Biology/ Eldra P. Solomon, Linda R. Berg, Diana W. Martin, Claude A. Ville/Saunders College Publishing/USA, 1995. Biology/ Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece Lawrence G. Mitchell/Menlo Park, California: Benjamin/Cummings, 1999. Botany: an introduction to plant biology / James D. Mauseth/ Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders, 1991. Botany: basic concepts in plant biology / Terry L. Hufford/ New York: Harper and Row, 1978.
Assessment methods: Final exam - minimal level of knowledge demanded to completion is 60%. Before the exam practical knowledge of plant identification will be required.
Comment: Some lectures are realized on a field during which students will recognize various plant species.