2025
Plant Biology with Seeds
Name: Plant Biology with Seeds
Code: BIO02691L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Biology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Presentation
Plant diversity identification and understanding as main objective. Biodiversity awareness will promote the recognition of its potential as a biological resource, to be used in a sustainable way.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Knowledge on the morphological and functional diversity of seed plants. Knowledge on adaptive features and
phylogeny of seed plants. Knowledge on principles and practice of biological systematics, including botanical
nomenclature.
Ability to graphically interpret the botanical reality. Skills in using bibliographical and optical resources.
Practical skills in studying and identifying seed plants. Skills on herbarium techniques. Ability to use
appropriate botanical terminology. Ability to develop independent learning and critical evaluation. Skills in
developing experimental design and methods.
phylogeny of seed plants. Knowledge on principles and practice of biological systematics, including botanical
nomenclature.
Ability to graphically interpret the botanical reality. Skills in using bibliographical and optical resources.
Practical skills in studying and identifying seed plants. Skills on herbarium techniques. Ability to use
appropriate botanical terminology. Ability to develop independent learning and critical evaluation. Skills in
developing experimental design and methods.
Contents
LECTURES: 1. Morphofunctional organization of the seed plant body; 2. Adaptations to different environments;
3. Taxonomy and evolution of seed plants; 4. Principles of phytogeography.
LAB: 1. Comparative study of seed plant adaptations; 2. Collecting, pressing, drying and mounting plant
specimens; 3. Recognition of flowering plant families; 3. Application of methodologies and cases study.
3. Taxonomy and evolution of seed plants; 4. Principles of phytogeography.
LAB: 1. Comparative study of seed plant adaptations; 2. Collecting, pressing, drying and mounting plant
specimens; 3. Recognition of flowering plant families; 3. Application of methodologies and cases study.
Teaching Methods
Lecture classes for thematic presentation and discussion, using a wide variety of technological resources.
Teaching materials will be available on-line. Lab classes will include graphic interpretation of botanical
diversity, seed plant identification and herbarium specimen preparation and management. Lab work will be
registered in a lab note book. Lab classes will also include a field trip for plant diversity interpretation. A
thematic plant collection and monographs will be elaborated under tutorial. Lecture exam: 30%; Lab exam:
30%; Lab exercise book: 10%; Plant collection: 15%; Monographs: 15%.
Teaching materials will be available on-line. Lab classes will include graphic interpretation of botanical
diversity, seed plant identification and herbarium specimen preparation and management. Lab work will be
registered in a lab note book. Lab classes will also include a field trip for plant diversity interpretation. A
thematic plant collection and monographs will be elaborated under tutorial. Lecture exam: 30%; Lab exam:
30%; Lab exercise book: 10%; Plant collection: 15%; Monographs: 15%.
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