Rangeland Ecophysiology
| Title | ΛΙΒΑΔΙΚΗ ΟΙΚΟΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Rangeland Ecophysiology |
| Code | 201Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000110 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600130670
|
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600130670
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=6859
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Τhe teaching plan includes three learning objectives : 1) development of critical thinking in solving problems related to the change in crop production for the forthcoming climate change and the upcoming drought ( examinations and tests of any kind are made with open books and notes) 2 ) understanding the functional relationship production - environment and in particular the multi-parametric system microclimate - drought - photosynthesis - water balance of plant tissue and 3 ) learning the function of simple devices capable of determining elementary physiology measurements
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Description: Analysis of the relationship dynamics between plant function and microenvironmental parameters change, in particular drought and radiation
Contents: 1) Environment-Microclimate, 2) Function of microclimatic parameters (CO2, H2O, PAR, T oC etc) and production 4 ) Photosynthesis-Drought 5) Mechanisms of adaptation to drought 6) Indicators of resistance to drought (WUE, A / gs)
Keywords
Microclimate, environment, drought, radiation, production, mechanism of adaptation
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Using lectures and laboratory exercises slideshow software, with a display of the effects of abiotic and biotic factors on forage speciew. E-mail communication with students.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 10 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 5 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Internship | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 14 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 90 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Κ. Γεωργίου, Κ. Θάνος, Σ. Ριζοπούλου, Μ.Σ. Μελετίου-Χρήστου 2013. Οικοφυσιολογία Φυτών. Εκδόσεις Δίαυλος. 213 σελ.
Taiz L and Zeiger E. 2013. Φυσιολογία φυτών. Εκδόσεις Utopia
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
04-11-2020
