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| HULG0269-1 | Knowledge of plants and plant composition
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| Lecturer : | Bernard Longfils |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Detailed study of common woody plants in our parks and gardens.
Deciduous and coniferous trees and bushes - Gymnosperms |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To master and be able to use botanical terms as well as to recognise the main ornamental woody plants. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic understanding of organography and systems |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Exercises will be organised including the observation of leafless twigs and observation of the herbarium. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Presentation of plants using slides
Field study
Sessions in the herbarium. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Two books on the understanding of woody plants are on sale through the student association (ISIa)
Many documents are available in the library
Plant nursery websites are recommended. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Recognition tests throughout the year (trees - bushes)
Recognition test and examination of general knowledge at the end of the year. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| This subject will be regularly revised depending on how the course progresses. |
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Contacts :
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| Bernard.Longfils@ulg.ac.be |
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