2023
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
Exposure structured. Note the final preparations. Performing practical work, presentation and discussion.
Analysis and discussion of research articles.
Assessment: Theoretical Exam, Practical Exam and Theoretical and Practical Appeal Exam. Verification tests of 4 scientific articles.
Pricing for practical assessments is 20 points.
The calibration tests, 4 tests, have a quotation of 20 values each.
Final grade of the gauging tests = (1st test + 2nd test + 3rd test + 4th test) / 4
Final grade = (Theoretical grade + Practice grade + Assessment tests grade) / 3
Analysis and discussion of research articles.
Assessment: Theoretical Exam, Practical Exam and Theoretical and Practical Appeal Exam. Verification tests of 4 scientific articles.
Pricing for practical assessments is 20 points.
The calibration tests, 4 tests, have a quotation of 20 values each.
Final grade of the gauging tests = (1st test + 2nd test + 3rd test + 4th test) / 4
Final grade = (Theoretical grade + Practice grade + Assessment tests grade) / 3
Teaching Staff
- Hélia Cristina Guerra Cardoso [responsible]
