BIO102 Botany
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Sylvi Marlen Sandvik
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Biology
- Biology, 1-year Programme
- 1-year Programme in Biology and Chemistry
Teaching language
NorwegianPrerequisites
BIO112
Course contents
Basic topics in plant anatomy and physiology, low- and high-ranking plant classification and morphology.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Give a survey of the essential features of plant systematic and taxonomy
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Give a statement of plant morphology, anatomy and physiology of the principle groups of plants, with special reference to Scandinavian groups
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Identify a selected number of plant species/groups
Examination requirements
A satisfactory completion of the field work, laboratory exercises and reports is required before the student is allowed to take the final examination.
Teaching methods
Instruction is comprised of lectures, laboratory exercises and field work. The students are required to participate actively in the laboratory exercises and field work and submit compulsory reports. A one week field course abroad may be arranged. The field course will be arranged together with BIO103.
The course has an expected scope of work of 270 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
No.
Assessment methods and criteria
A 4-hour written examination under supervision. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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BIO1120 – Topics in Botany | 10 |
BIO1120 – Topics in Botany | 10 |
BIO114 – Introduction to physiology | 1 |