Integrated Systems of Plants
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the basic concepts required to understand how plants interact with the surrounding environment. The study of such interactions will be presented from a molecular to an evolutionary level. Part of the course will discuss domestication and interactions taking place between plants and humans, including the current challenges that agriculture is facing in the context of the topics discussed.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
PROGRAM
The course will be divided in two blocks:
· A series of lectures presenting the basis of the interactions between
- Plants and abiotic stress
- Plants and bacteria
- Plants and fungi, pathogens and symbionts
- Plants and animals, especially insects (herbivorous and pollinators)
- Plants and humans
· The development of a research project, from literature search to writing, a peer review evaluation following the panel evaluation format.
The program also includes class sessions for the preparation, discussion and evaluation of a mini-research project. Each student will prepare a personal project related to a favourite topic, discussed during the course.
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Lecture notes
Slides and videos from the lessons (available in Ariel)
Scientific papers and reviews on specific topics (available in Ariel)
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Oral based on the discussion of the research project and on the topics presented during the course.
TEACHING METHODS
Method: traditional. Lectures will be given using slides and videos. It is recommended to follow the lectures.
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES
Good knowledge of basic plant biology and physiology, genetics
PROGRAM INFORMATION
All material will be available in Ariel.
WEB PAGES
Under construction
The course will be divided in two blocks:
· A series of lectures presenting the basis of the interactions between
- Plants and abiotic stress
- Plants and bacteria
- Plants and fungi, pathogens and symbionts
- Plants and animals, especially insects (herbivorous and pollinators)
- Plants and humans
· The development of a research project, from literature search to writing, a peer review evaluation following the panel evaluation format.
The program also includes class sessions for the preparation, discussion and evaluation of a mini-research project. Each student will prepare a personal project related to a favourite topic, discussed during the course.
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Lecture notes
Slides and videos from the lessons (available in Ariel)
Scientific papers and reviews on specific topics (available in Ariel)
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Oral based on the discussion of the research project and on the topics presented during the course.
TEACHING METHODS
Method: traditional. Lectures will be given using slides and videos. It is recommended to follow the lectures.
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES
Good knowledge of basic plant biology and physiology, genetics
PROGRAM INFORMATION
All material will be available in Ariel.
WEB PAGES
Under construction
BIO/04 - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
BIO/18 - GENETICS
BIO/18 - GENETICS
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Bombarely Gomez Aureliano, Fornara Fabio
Professor(s)