Plant Anatomy & Morphology
About this course
Expected learning outcomes
The course aims to understand the basic knowledge of cytology and histology of plants. Particularly, it examines the major subcellular structures, the division of cells, of various tissues, of anatomical structure and external morphology in plant organs, such as stem, leaf, root, flower, fruit and seeds.
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to Plant Biology, origin and development of plants, prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the molecular composition of the plant, the plant cell protoplasm and cytoplasm, cell membranes, ribosomes, intramembranous system, mitochondria, plastids, nucleus, cell wall, vacuoles, savings products, cell division (mitosis, meiosis), cells and tissues of the plant body (e.g. parenchyma, collenchyma, xylem-phloem, secretory cells and tissues), organization of the plant body stem, primary structure and development , secondary growth, leaf, root primary structure, flower, inflorescences, fruits, seeds, plant propagation, asexual reproduction, dormancy, germination.
Teaching / Learning Methodology
Lectures, Lab exercises and/or projects
Recommended Reading
TBA
Prerequisites
Start Date
2023
End Date
2024
Apply
2023
Local Course Code
04105
Cycle
TBA
Year of study
TBA
Language
English
Study Load
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
Written exams and/or project evaluation
Instructors
Dr. Demetrios Kollaros
Course coordinator
Dr. Demetrios Kollaros