Course code Biol2004
Credit points 2.25
Geobotany and Dendrology I
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Date of course confirmation08.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Course developer
Viesturs Šulcs
Dr. biol.
Course abstract
To master the systematics of woody plants – to get to know the taxa of woody plants, their morphology, biology and ecology. To understand the link between arboraceous plants and environment, their esthetic and social significance, and master the use of arboraceous plants in landscape planning, management and protection.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge about the morphology, biology, and ecology of the wild and major introduced woody plant taxa of Latvia and their significance in the ecosystems of Latvian forests, their migration and floristic status in the flora and vegetation of Latvia. Skills to analyze the morphological features of the woody plants, to evaluate their taxonomic value and to identify taxa. Competence to evaluate and explain the expressions of the interaction of woody plant taxa and the environment, to discuss the suitability of the taxon to the particular ecological conditions, if necessary, to justify its replacement.
Compulsory reading
1. Šulcs V. Latviešu valodas augu nosaukumu atbilstība nosaukumiem latīņu valodā. Latvijas Veģetācija. 2003. 7: 5-13.
2. Priedītis N. Augu ģeogrāfija un daudzveidība. Rīga: Apgāds Zvaigzne ABC. 2009. 176 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Vides vēstis: Vides aizsardzības kluba žurnāls. Rīga : Vides aizsardzības klubs. ISSN 1407-2939.
2. Praktiskais Latvietis: Rīga : Lauku Avīze. 1992-. ISSN 1407-3358.