Phycology
1
2022-2023
02001850
Biodiversity and Biotechnology
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Previous studies on algal biology.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical, practical and laboratory, field and tutorial.
Learning Outcomes
To know, to understand and to be able to demonstrate knowledge on the main groups of algal groups, diversity and classification used, fundamental aspects of the biology of these organisms such as morphology, reproduction, habitat and their ecological and economic importance.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
The development and scope of Phycology. Evolution of phycological studies at Coimbra University.The Algoteca of Coimbra (ACOI) as a unique scientific resource. The importance of algal collections for conservation of biodiversity. Prokaryotic algae: origin of an atmosphere rich in oxygen. Cell structure, classification, diversity and importance. Endosymbiosis and origin of the eukaryotic algae. Detailed comparative study of the cell structure in different groups: cell coverings and cel wall, chloroplasts and flagella, cell division. ; cloroplastos e flagelos, divisão celular Ecology of marine and freshwater algae. Phytoplankton, periphyton, seaweeds - major groups and organisms, physical and chemical parameters that affect growth, methodologies of study, adaptations. Pollution and its effects on algal communities, with a phocus on the development of blooms, toxins of cyanobacteria, dinoflagellates, diatoms and other algae.
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Project: 50.0%
Bibliography
Bellinger, E.G. & Sigee, D.C. 2010. Freshwater Algae. Wiley- Blackwell.
Lee, R.E. 2008. Phycology. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Graham, L. E., & Wilcox, L. W. 2000. Algae. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Van den Hoek C., D. Mann & H.M. Jhams. 1995. Algae: An introduction to phycology. University of Cambridge.