Fundamental Biology and Botanics for Agriculture
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
Develop the basic biological preparation suitable for a full understanding of the educational contents of the subsequent teachings. Introduction to the knowledge of the fundamental characteristics of living organisms (prokaryotes and eukaryotes). Knowledge of the basic elements of cell histology cytology and the classification of living beings. Mitosis and Meiosis. Knowledge of the morpho-functional aspects of the main animal types, in particular those of agricultural interest.
Knowledge of the organization of plants, the peculiarities of plant cells, the characteristics that distinguish the different types of tissues, their organization in forming the organs of the plant. Understanding the different reproductive cycles of the main divisions of terrestrial plants and the evolutionary stages. Provide the basic cultural and cognitive tools sufficient for the classification of large plant groups, their chronological succession and the evolutionary relationships between them, with particular attention to some families of Spermatophytes important from the agricultural and forestry point of view.
Knowledge of the organization of plants, the peculiarities of plant cells, the characteristics that distinguish the different types of tissues, their organization in forming the organs of the plant. Understanding the different reproductive cycles of the main divisions of terrestrial plants and the evolutionary stages. Provide the basic cultural and cognitive tools sufficient for the classification of large plant groups, their chronological succession and the evolutionary relationships between them, with particular attention to some families of Spermatophytes important from the agricultural and forestry point of view.
Expected learning outcomes
Capability to recognize and analyze the composition and biological functions of cells and cell division processes. Understanding the morpho-functional aspects and the classification criteria of the main animal types, with particular reference to the types of main agricultural interest. Knowledge of the fundamental principles of plant biology with particular reference to the structure, evolution and reproduction of plant species. Know the diversity of the morphological and functional characters of plants. Knowing how to recognize and describe the main families of agricultural and forestry interest.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Lectures: will be held the lessons will be held in person or, based on the evolution of the public health situation, on the Microsoft Teams (MT) platform. If the lesson will be held on the MT they can be followed both in real time, based on the timetable of the first semester, and as a recording of the lesson held via MT, available to students on the same platform.
The program and reference material remains unchanged. The exam format may change in the event that the regulations relating to the current health emergency :final exam on the Microsoft Teams platform.
The calendar of all lessons, the lesson recordings and the Power Point files for each lecture will be uploaded to Ariel and will remain available for the entire academic year, until the exam sessions of January-February 2024. All communications will be given via the bulletin board on Ariel.
The exam will be oral examination at the end of the course.
The assessment is based on the student's preparation
The program and reference material remains unchanged. The exam format may change in the event that the regulations relating to the current health emergency :final exam on the Microsoft Teams platform.
The calendar of all lessons, the lesson recordings and the Power Point files for each lecture will be uploaded to Ariel and will remain available for the entire academic year, until the exam sessions of January-February 2024. All communications will be given via the bulletin board on Ariel.
The exam will be oral examination at the end of the course.
The assessment is based on the student's preparation
Course syllabus
Botany: Provide students a learning method based on concepts understanding and logical organization of knowledge. Impart the basic elements of general biology and plant biology, detailed knowledge of cytology, histology and plant anatomy with the appropriate use of terminology. Also equip students with the knowledge of systematic of both vascular and non vascular plants. Vascular plant will be addressed in greater depth, approaching the study of the reproductive organs, strategies and criteria used for their classification. Some families of vascular plant that are important from the point of view of agriculture and forestry, will be dealt with in depth.
Animal Biology: The aim of the course is to provide a basic zoological background in order to properly learn the subjects that will be taught in the following years. Information will be provided on the morpho-functional and anatomical aspects of the main animal types, with particular reference to the types of primary agricultural interest, such as Nematodes, Annelids, Molluscs, Arthropods and Vertebrate Chordates, with hints of the minor types as well, in order to provide a complete training framework, focusing on the comparison of the different constituent planes present in the Animal Kingdom. Particular attention in the practical exercise will be aimed at giving students an ecosystemic view of the problems from the perspective of sustainability, since the aim of the course is to provide elements for the correct management of agrarian systems in the aspects concerning production and protection.
The topics of the course are focused on the development of animal organisms and their phylogenetic relationship. To do this, the following themes will be addressed: thermal, water and population homeostasis, fertilisation, zygote, gastrulation and embryonic development up to organogenesis and the complete description of all apparatuses and systems from an anatomical and functional point of view.
Systems: Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Excretory, Musculoskeletal.
Systems: Nervous (CNS, SNP), Immune.
Animal Biology: The aim of the course is to provide a basic zoological background in order to properly learn the subjects that will be taught in the following years. Information will be provided on the morpho-functional and anatomical aspects of the main animal types, with particular reference to the types of primary agricultural interest, such as Nematodes, Annelids, Molluscs, Arthropods and Vertebrate Chordates, with hints of the minor types as well, in order to provide a complete training framework, focusing on the comparison of the different constituent planes present in the Animal Kingdom. Particular attention in the practical exercise will be aimed at giving students an ecosystemic view of the problems from the perspective of sustainability, since the aim of the course is to provide elements for the correct management of agrarian systems in the aspects concerning production and protection.
The topics of the course are focused on the development of animal organisms and their phylogenetic relationship. To do this, the following themes will be addressed: thermal, water and population homeostasis, fertilisation, zygote, gastrulation and embryonic development up to organogenesis and the complete description of all apparatuses and systems from an anatomical and functional point of view.
Systems: Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Excretory, Musculoskeletal.
Systems: Nervous (CNS, SNP), Immune.
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
lectures
Teaching Resources
Botany:
Pasqua G. et al., 2008 - Botanica Generale e diversità vegetale. Piccin ed.; Calzoni G.L. Speranza A., 1996 Struttura della piante in immagini. Guida all'anatomia microscopica delle piante vascolari - Zanichelli Longo C., Biologia vegetale Vol. 1 Forme e funzioni - Utet
Animal Biology:
Biologia. E. P. Solomon, C. E. Martin, D. W. Martin, L. R. Berg. EDISES
Eserciziario di Biologia Animale Audisio, De Biase, Nicoletti, Scarì EDISES
FONDAMENTI di BIOLOGIA E. P. Solomon, C. E. Martin, D. W. Martin, L. R. Berg. EDISES
and papers shared on servers.
Pasqua G. et al., 2008 - Botanica Generale e diversità vegetale. Piccin ed.; Calzoni G.L. Speranza A., 1996 Struttura della piante in immagini. Guida all'anatomia microscopica delle piante vascolari - Zanichelli Longo C., Biologia vegetale Vol. 1 Forme e funzioni - Utet
Animal Biology:
Biologia. E. P. Solomon, C. E. Martin, D. W. Martin, L. R. Berg. EDISES
Eserciziario di Biologia Animale Audisio, De Biase, Nicoletti, Scarì EDISES
FONDAMENTI di BIOLOGIA E. P. Solomon, C. E. Martin, D. W. Martin, L. R. Berg. EDISES
and papers shared on servers.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be a written test at the end of the course.
The assessment is based on the student's preparation
The assessment is based on the student's preparation
BIO/01 - GENERAL BOTANY
BIO/04 - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
BIO/04 - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Laboratories: 32 hours
Lessons: 80 hours
Lessons: 80 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
upon request
Office, Building 21070 Via Celoria 2 Milano