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751-0801-00L 1 Credits BSC D-USYS , D-HEST
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Fundamentals of Microscopy and Plant Biology

Grundlagen der Mikroskopie und Pflanzenbiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Elisabeth Beate Truernit
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:14:41

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.

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.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Online in Moodle Course

Literature

For further reading (not obligatory): Gerhard Wanner: Mikroskopisch-Botanisches Praktikum, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Leistungskontrollen werden während des Kurses durchgeführt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Grundlagen der Mikroskopie und Pflanzenbiologie
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE-Veranstaltungen werden von der Dozentin kommuniziert.
  • Fri 13:00-14:00 (ON LI NE)
  • 19.09 Date 13:15-14:00 (HG F 3)
1 h weekly
lecture with exercise Grundlagen der Mikroskopie und Pflanzenbiologie
Groups are selected in myStudies. Beginn der Lehveranstaltung in der zweiten Semesterwoche. Es findet eine Informationsveranstaltung am 19. September von 13.15-14.00 statt.
  • Mon 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Mon 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Wed 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Thu 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Thu 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Thu 14:15-16:00 (LFW E 11)
  • Thu 14:15-16:00 (LFW E 11)
  • 18.12 Date 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • 18.12 Date 16:15-18:00 (LFW E 11)
  • 19.12 Date 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • 20.12 Date 14:15-16:00 (LFW E 11)
  • 21.12 Date 12:15-14:00 (LFW E 11)
  • 21.12 Date 14:15-16:00 (LFW E 11)
2 h weekly

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