751-0801-00L Fundamentals of Microscopy and Plant Biology
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Lecturers | E. B. Truernit |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
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| 751-0801-00 V | Grundlagen der Mikroskopie und Pflanzenbiologie Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE-Veranstaltungen werden von der Dozentin kommuniziert. | 1 hrs |
| E. B. Truernit | |||
| 751-0801-00 G | Grundlagen der Mikroskopie und Pflanzenbiologie Groups are selected in myStudies. Beginn der Lehveranstaltung in der zweiten Semesterwoche. Es findet eine Informationsveranstaltung am Dienstag 17. September von 13.15-14.00 statt. | 2 hrs | E. B. Truernit |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Principles and methods of light microscopy. Preparation of specimen for microscopy; documentation. Anatomy of seed plants: From cells to organs. Special features of plant cells. Anatomy and function of plant organs. Anatomical adaptations to different environments. | |||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Capability of preparing biological specimen, microscopy and documentation. Understanding the correlation between plant structure and function at the level of organs, tissues and cells. Awareness of the link between plant anatomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and development. | |||||||||||||||
| Content | Basics of optics. Principles of light microscopy. Microscope parts and their function. Köhler illumination. Optical contrasting methods. Measuring object sizes with the microscope. Preparation of specimen for light microscopy. Plant tissue staining techniques. Special features of plant cells: Plastids, vacuole, cell wall. Anatomy of seed plants: From cells to organs. Anatomy and function of various plant tissues (epidermis, vascular tissue, wood, etc.). Anatomy and function of different plant organs (root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, seed). Anatomical adaptations to different environments. | |||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Online in Moodle Course | |||||||||||||||
| Literature | For further reading (not obligatory): Gerhard Wanner: Mikroskopisch-Botanisches Praktikum, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart. | |||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Groups of a maximum of 20 students. | |||||||||||||||
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Performance assessment
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| ECTS credits | 1 credit |
| Examiners | E. B. Truernit |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Leistungskontrollen werden während des Kurses durchgeführt. |
Learning materials
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| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| 751-0801-00 G | Grundlagen der Mikroskopie und Pflanzenbiologie | |||||||||
| Registration for groups in myStudies is possible until 19.09.2024. | ||||||||||
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Restrictions
| Beginning of registration period | Registration possible from 17.09.2024 |
| End of registration period | Registration only possible until 19.09.2024 |
| Groups | Restrictions are listed under Groups |