General and Systematic Botany
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
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.
Expected learning outcomes
Ability to study in a not mnemonic way the general knowledge on the fundamental properties of living organisms, focusing on the cytology, histology, anatomy and organography of higher plants and their core functions. Ability to observe with optical microscope anatomical specimens of plants. Presentation skills with knowledge of the appropriate use of terminology. Ability to recognize and classify plants at the level of the family, while at the species level for the crop plants.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
This course aims to provide students with a learning method based on the understanding and logical organization of biological concepts.
Specifically, students will:
Acquire the fundamental elements of general biology and plant biology.
Gain detailed knowledge of plant cytology, histology, and anatomy, along with the appropriate use of scientific terminology.
Be equipped with knowledge of the systematics of both vascular and non-vascular plants.
Vascular plants will be explored in greater depth, focusing on their reproductive organs, strategies, and classification criteria.
In-depth coverage will be given to specific families of vascular plants that are significant from an agricultural and forestry perspective.
Specifically, students will:
Acquire the fundamental elements of general biology and plant biology.
Gain detailed knowledge of plant cytology, histology, and anatomy, along with the appropriate use of scientific terminology.
Be equipped with knowledge of the systematics of both vascular and non-vascular plants.
Vascular plants will be explored in greater depth, focusing on their reproductive organs, strategies, and classification criteria.
In-depth coverage will be given to specific families of vascular plants that are significant from an agricultural and forestry perspective.
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Lectures 9 CFU
Out door 0.5 CFU
Laboratory 0,5 CFU
Out door 0.5 CFU
Laboratory 0,5 CFU
Teaching Resources
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
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be an oral examination conducted at the end of the course.
Assessment will be based on the student's overall preparation.
Students with SLD (Specific Learning Disorders) or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. When sending your email, please ensure to CC the relevant offices:
For students with SLD: [email protected]
For students with disabilities: [email protected]
Assessment will be based on the student's overall preparation.
Students with SLD (Specific Learning Disorders) or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. When sending your email, please ensure to CC the relevant offices:
For students with SLD: [email protected]
For students with disabilities: [email protected]
BIO/01 - GENERAL BOTANY - University credits: 7
BIO/02 - SYSTEMATIC BOTANY - University credits: 3
BIO/02 - SYSTEMATIC BOTANY - University credits: 3
Field activity: 8 hours
Laboratories: 8 hours
Lessons: 72 hours
Laboratories: 8 hours
Lessons: 72 hours
Professor:
Spada Alberto
Professor(s)
Reception:
upon request
Office, Building 21070 Via Celoria 2 Milano