Universität Wien

300237 UE Structure of Plants (2014W)

from cells to ecology

5.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 12 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Vorbesprechung am 1.10.2014 um 9.00 Uhr im Konferenzraum Ökologie/Biozentrum Althanstrasse, danach wöchtentlich mittwochs 9.00-13.00 ebendort

  • Wednesday 01.10. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 08.10. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 15.10. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 22.10. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 29.10. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 05.11. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 12.11. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 19.11. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 26.11. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 03.12. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 10.12. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 17.12. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 07.01. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 14.01. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 21.01. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie
  • Wednesday 28.01. 09:00 - 13:00 Konferenzraum-Ökologie

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this hands-on course, we investigate the structural components of plants and study the organisation of cells, tissues and organs. From their shape, position and structure, we discover a direct connection with function. Arabidopsis thaliana is used as a model plant and will be discussed in all courses, but we will also broaden our knowledge towards specific functions and ecology. We use modern methods of tissue culture, analysis of mutants, selective dyes, histology and microscopy to investigate the structure and ultrastructure of plants.

Assessment and permitted materials

Presence, engagement, written lab journal/protocol, drawings, oral presentation of a specific topic within the (greater) field of the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

After this hands-on course, the students have a thorough overview on basic structural processes. They can describe the structural composition of organisms by shape, form and position of cells, tissues and organs. Using this knowledge, students are able to address the links between structure and function. Students know the most important methods of structural biology on the morphological, histological and ultrastructural level.

Examination topics

Cultivation of plant material; discussion of plant development with mutants; hand sections, microtome sections; light microscopy; environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM); drawings of anatomic sections; structures-specific staining.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MPF W-2, LA-BU 283

Last modified: Sa 22.10.2022 00:29