Study program:
Paleontology (IX semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Comparative Morphology of Fossil Plants |
Instructors:
Prof. Zorica Lazarević |
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Status: Compulsory |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
The goal of this course is to acquire knowledge about basic principles and methodology in research of morphology of fossil plants |
Learning Outcomes:
The student acquires skills in identifying and recognization of certain organs and parts of fossil plants. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Basics of general morphology. Definition of plant morphology. Systematic units. Basic concepts in plant morphology. Evolutionary development of the shape of the plant body. Herbal tissues: meristem; vegetation cup; skin tissue; mechanical tissue; conductive tissue. Phylogenesis of conductive tissue. Phylogenesis of the list of terrestrial plants (Zittel’s theory). Origin and evolution of seed habitus. Anatomical tree structure; origin and evolution. Anatomical structure of the root system; origin and evolution. Anatomical material; origin and evolution. Reproduction of plants - shift of generations (moss, fernd, seed plants). Practical teaching
Microscopic recognition of various plant tissues and plant organs. Comparison of fossil and recent plant material. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Delovoryas T., & Holt R., 1963: Morphology and Evolution of Fossil Plants. – Biology Studies, 182p, USA
- Thomas B. A. & Spicer R. A., 1986: The Evolution and Palaeobiology of Land Plants. – Croom-Helm, 309, London-Sidney.
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Conduct of the Course:
Lectures with contemporary visual presentations. Practical work microscopic examples by comparison method. |
Fund hours:
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Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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3 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 70 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 5 | | Practical Classes | 5 | | Written tests | 10 | | Seminars | 10 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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