Code: | BIOL1012 | Acronym: | BIOL1012 | Level: | 100 |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Biology |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Biology |
Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Biology |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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L:B | 273 | Official Study Plan | 1 | - | 6 | 48 | 162 |
Lectures
ALGAE
Introduction to algology. General concepts. Cellular structures typical of algae. The origin of chloroplasts and of algae. The endosymbioses and the different lines of algae. Study of the different groups of algae: Glaucophyta, Chlorophyta, Euglenophya, Chlorarachniophyta, Rhodophyta, Cryptophyta, Haptophyta, Dinophyta e Heterokontophyta.
Fisiology and ecology of algae. The main roles of algae in ecossystems. Use of algae: traditional, actual and in the future.
FUNGI
The fungi. General characteristics. Somatic structures. Cell wall. Hyphal septa. Origin and taxonomy.
Main Divisions in the fungi. The asexual and sexual cycles. Systematic and Taxonomy.
Mycotoxins and mycotoxycosis.
Poisonous and hallucinogenic mushrooms. Mushrooms as food and medicines.
Lichens. General characteristics. Applied biology of lichens. Lichen substances and their functions. Lichens as dyes. Lichens as bioindicators of air quality.
Practical classes
ALGAE
Observation of selected macroalgae and microalgae. Vegetative and reproductive structures. Life cycles.
Extraction of photosynthetic pigments.
FUNGI
Observation of selected fungi.
Observation of lichens. Internal organization, reproductive structures and color tests.
Lectures are given interactively with students.
In practical classes, students carry out themselves the experiments. The results are discussed at the end of each experiment. Students have at their disposal a guide to practical work, with the description of all experiences, and references to support key experiences.
In the system-SIGARRA FCUP are provided additional information for the study of materials of theoretical and practical classes.designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Corresponds to the classification of the final exam.
The exam has questions about the contents of the lectures and of the practical classes.
Final exam with questions about the lectures and the practical classes.