2024
Anatomy and Plant Histology
Name: Anatomy and Plant Histology
Code: BIO12346L
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Biological Sciences
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
1. Provide specific knowledge of Cytology, Embryology, Developmental Biology, Plant Anatomy and
histology, enabling: the understanding of structural phenomena related to other disciplines (Botany and
Physiology) and the development of studies and research in the area of histological anatomy.
2. Develop the capacity of interpretation, reflection and realization of works in the field of plant anatomy
and histology.
3. Develop the ability to search for information based on the use of new communication technologies and
information.
4. Developing English language skills applied to the study of plant anatomy and histology.
histology, enabling: the understanding of structural phenomena related to other disciplines (Botany and
Physiology) and the development of studies and research in the area of histological anatomy.
2. Develop the capacity of interpretation, reflection and realization of works in the field of plant anatomy
and histology.
3. Develop the ability to search for information based on the use of new communication technologies and
information.
4. Developing English language skills applied to the study of plant anatomy and histology.
Contents
Concept of development, growth, differentiation, dedifferentiation, specialization, totipotency, polarity
and asymmetric division. Embryonic development in Magnoliophyta.
2 - Systems meristematic tissues, dermal, and Vascular Fundamental or Basic. Types of meristems. Fabric
Coating: Epidermis and periderm. Fundamental tissues: parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma.
Vascular system: xylem and phloem. Secretory structures.
3 - Radical System: Primary and secondary growth. Formation of lateral roots. Specialized roots.
4 - Origin, Function, Structure and Growth of the Stem. Primary and secondary growth of the stem.
Specialized stems.
5 Origin and leaf development. Morphology and histo-anatomical structure of leaves. Specialized leaves.
Leaf abscission.
6 - Origin, Function and development of reproductive organs. Histo-anatomical structure of the flowers
(sepals, petals, stamens and gynoecium), fruits and seeds.
and asymmetric division. Embryonic development in Magnoliophyta.
2 - Systems meristematic tissues, dermal, and Vascular Fundamental or Basic. Types of meristems. Fabric
Coating: Epidermis and periderm. Fundamental tissues: parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma.
Vascular system: xylem and phloem. Secretory structures.
3 - Radical System: Primary and secondary growth. Formation of lateral roots. Specialized roots.
4 - Origin, Function, Structure and Growth of the Stem. Primary and secondary growth of the stem.
Specialized stems.
5 Origin and leaf development. Morphology and histo-anatomical structure of leaves. Specialized leaves.
Leaf abscission.
6 - Origin, Function and development of reproductive organs. Histo-anatomical structure of the flowers
(sepals, petals, stamens and gynoecium), fruits and seeds.
Teaching Methods
Both the Theoretical and Practical-Laboratory components will follow a structured content delivery methodology using various resources.
In the Theoretical Component, the primary teaching method will be slide presentations, supplemented by videos, articles, or traditional board explanations. Researchers from specific fields will be invited to enrich this component through seminars and lectures.
The Practical-Laboratory Component will be based on content explanation, primarily using the board, along with the observation of permanent slides, fresh material, small experimental setups, and exercises from worksheets provided to the students.
In the Theoretical Component, the primary teaching method will be slide presentations, supplemented by videos, articles, or traditional board explanations. Researchers from specific fields will be invited to enrich this component through seminars and lectures.
The Practical-Laboratory Component will be based on content explanation, primarily using the board, along with the observation of permanent slides, fresh material, small experimental setups, and exercises from worksheets provided to the students.
Assessment
The assessment in continuous evaluation/Normal Exam Period will consist of two midterm tests or a final exam, covering both the Theoretical and Practical-Laboratory components. Each assessment will be graded on a 20-point scale, with a minimum passing grade of 10 points per midterm test. This component will account for 80% of the final grade. Additionally, six mini-tests will be considered in this evaluation system, contributing 20% to the final grade. The mini-tests will also be graded on a 20-point scale.
The assessment in the Exam Periods - Recurso, Especial, and Extraordinária - will consist of a single exam covering both Theoretical and Practical-Laboratory components. The exam will be graded on a 20-point scale, and the final grade will be based solely on that exam. The minimum passing grade is 10 points.
The assessment in the Exam Periods - Recurso, Especial, and Extraordinária - will consist of a single exam covering both Theoretical and Practical-Laboratory components. The exam will be graded on a 20-point scale, and the final grade will be based solely on that exam. The minimum passing grade is 10 points.
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