Plant Physiology

Code:

BIOL1010

Acronym:

BIOL1010

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2019/2020 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Biology
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Biochemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:BQ	97	Official Study Plan	1	-	6	48	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Plants are essential to sustain life on earth, and a deep knowledge of their physiology is fundamental for the survival of human populations and the sustainability of our planet. The Curricular Unit (UC) Physiology of Plants aims to provide the main aspects of the characteristic physiology of higher plants, allowing their understanding and integration in the students' global knowledge about life, and enabling students to apply the knowledge acquired in different contexts. It is also an objective of this UC to provide a hands-on practical contact with some of the physiological processes covered and with the techniques used for their study.

Learning outcomes and competences

As a consequence of attending the (UC) Physiology of Plants it is expected that the students acquire and develop the following knowledge, attitudes and skills:

• understanding of the importance of plants in the global world;
• capacity to transmit and apply consistent knowledge about the fundamental aspects of plant physiology described in the UC program below;
• recognition of plant physiology as a key scientific area in rapid evolution;
• critical spirit and curiosity regarding the area of ​​plant physiology and science in general;
• capacity to research and deepen topics directly or indirectly related to the physiology of plants;
• capacity to interpret, interconnect and / or apply concepts of plant physiology in different contexts
• capacity to apply a critical and ethical attitude in the analysis of biological problems and their implications for society;
• basic communication skills in plant physiology;
• capacity to understand and correctly execute simple experimental methodologies of plant physiology.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Mandatory literature

Taiz Lincoln 340; Plant physiology and development. ISBN: 9781605352558

Complementary Bibliography

Buchanan Bob B. 340; Biochemistry & molecular biology of plants. ISBN: 9780470714218
Taiz Lincoln; Plant physiology. ISBN: 9780878935659
Raven Peter H.; Biology of plants. ISBN: 978-1-57259-041-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes with a component of formal lecture and a component of interactive activities teacher/student and student/student (use of peer-based learning strategies), including the guided and discussed resolution of formative questionnaires, the use of case studies, and autonomous research work under guidance. Use of explanatory/power point classes recorded in video for autonomous study.

Practical lab classes including experimental planning, execution of practical procedures, and treatment and discussion of results, and formative evaluations.

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	114,00
Frequência das aulas	48,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Compulsory practical classes (minimum attendance to 75% of classes).

Working students: execution of 2/3 of the practical assignments. 

This year there will be some changes in the practical contents taught in Plant Physiology. Students who have attended successfully the practical component in the previous 2 years can request exemption from the practical assignments they have already done, but should perform the novel assignments, and must always be submitted to the practical evaluation of the current year (components 4 and 5).

Calculation formula of final grade

Theoretical evaluation:

Test 1 - 7.5 %

Test 2 - 7.5 %

Test 3 - 7.5 %

Test 4 - 7.5 %

Test 5 - 35 %

Minimum score in teste 5 - 12%

 
Practical evaluation:

Tasks 1 - 3 - 5%

Task 4 - 5%

Test - 25%

Minimum score in the whole practical evaluation - 12 %

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

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Observations

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