Universität Wien

300251 UE Morphology and function of pollen and spores (2013S)

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

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 8 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.03. 14:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Monday 03.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Thursday 06.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Friday 07.06. 09:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Tuesday 11.06. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG
  • Friday 21.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal (Fakultätszentrum für Biodiversität) Rennweg EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Project-oriented course, where students learn about recent and fossil pollen and spores, including ultrastructure, development and function (using LM, TEM, SEM).

Assessment and permitted materials

Continuous cooperation during the course
Presentation of an individual protocol (written and oral presentation)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Getting familiar with the most important features of pollen grains and spores.
Knowledge of pollen and spore development

Examination topics

Lectures and practicals. The students study for themselves the features of pollen grains and spores with LM, SEM and TEM.

Reading list

Blackmore S, Wortley A, Skvarla JJ, & Rowley JR (2007). Pollen wall development in flowering plants. Tansley Review. New Phytologist 174: 483-498.
Erdtman G (1952). Pollen Morphology and Plant Taxonomy. Angiosperms. Almqvist & Wiksell, Stockholm.
Hesse, M., Halbritter, H., Zetter, R., Weber, M., Buchner, R., Frosch-Radivo, A., Ulrich, S. (2009) Pollen Terminology. An illustrated Handbook, 2009. Springer Vienna.

Association in the course directory

MPF II-1

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