BI424 Introduction to Botany

Contents and structure

The evolution of plants, protists and fungi, and the relationship between these groups. Morphology, life cycles and life forms. Introduction to plant biodiversity and to floristics: ca. 360 taxa (species, genera and families) and usage of floras and flora keys. The course lays a foundation for understanding ecological processes at community and ecosystem level, and for identifying common Norwegian ecossystems.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, field course, laboratory exercises

Compulsory learning activities

Participation in 5-8 excursions.

Approved laboratory report from minimum 8 laboratory exercises.

Approved, written assignments: presentation, colloquium assignment, registering in Artsobservasjoner. 

Assessment

1) Written examination under supervision, 4 hours, 67%.

2) Practical examination, floristic exam, 1 hour, 33%.

Grading: A-F. 

Examination support material

1) Written examination under supervision: none

2) Floristic exam: all non-digital aids allowed (except for own herbarium material)

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