Botany

The course deals with the form, function, evolution and relationships of plants from an ecological perspective. The resource requirements of plants, their response to changes in environmental factors, the function of plant hormones and energy conversion in photosynthesis are addressed through lectures and seminars. In addition, the course deals with the systematic organisation and morphology of fungi, algae and plants. Their external and internal structure is described in terms of its function and importance for systematic classification. Different types of life cycles and reproductive systems are studied. Morphology of groups of fungi, algae and plants is elucidated through specimen and microscope studies.

Students are given the opportunity to do practical experiments on plant photosynthesis, and to study cell types and tissues in microscope slides. The course includes a compulsory long-term experiment lasting several weeks to elucidate important processes in plant life. Distance learning students carry out the experiment at home.

Progressive specialisation: G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Biology programme (studied during year 1)